Clifford L Rice

Clifford Lewis Rice, 80 passed away peacefully at Hospice House Care, Fort Myers Florida.  He was the son of the late Walter L. Rice and Edna Tunnicliff Rice. He is survived by his loving wife of years Donna L. Wilson Rice.  The father of two children that he adored, Jennie Lynn Rice Lucci, husband Dan Lucci and Jamin Lewis Rice and wife Stephanie Priest Rice.  Cliff was a grandfather to five wonderful grandchildren, Katelyn, Alyssa and Brooke Lucci, and Aidan and Aaron Rice.  He is also survived by his brother, Donald Rice of Columbus, Ohio.   He was predeceased by his three sisters; Barbara Rice Fogel, Marilyn Rice Boss and Kerry Rice Rock.

Cliff was an avid Red Sox Fan from childhood; with his own private Red Sox collection of memorabilia some would call a museum.  His hero was Ted Williams to whom his collection was attributed.

A member of the American Veterans, he fulfilled his Army duty in Vietnam in 1966 and was a member of The American Legion, Post 15 of East Greenwich, Rhode Island.  Cliff was a graduate of Johnson and Wales with an associate’s degree in business.

Cliff was a former soccer coach and board member for the East Greenwich Youth Soccer Association and the Rhode Island Indoor Soccer Association.  Many remember Cliff from behind the counter cooking at The Kent "Charbroil" Restaurant for over 40 years.  Cliff will be dearly missed by all of his family and friends.

Services held for Cliff will be private and take place in Florida.

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