"I worked with John at Citizens Bank right after graduating high school. He helped me with my finances and shortly afterward I joined the military. He always stayed in touch. Every Christmas season we would meet at Trinity Rep for the Christmas Carol, sometimes get a meal in Providence at the Capital Grille or Newport. When I got married we shared the tradition of the Christmas Carol every year with my son and I?d meet up with him for the wine and food festival in Newport. I think our last year was 2012.. Since then I moved to Boston and always think about him, saying I need to reach out. I texted him tonight and thought let me see if he?s in social media and instead found his obituary. I?m very sad I never got to say good bye to someone who mentored me and my sincere condolences to his family. John is a great man and I miss him. "
In loving memory of
John A. Beebe
June 13, 1957 - June 2, 2013
John Beebe, 55, died June 1, 2013 unexpectedly at home. He was born in Newport on June 13, 1957, the youngest son of William O. Beebe and Rosanna (Pignatelli) Beebe.He received a Bachelor of Science degree from URI in marketing, a Masters of Science degree in accounting and did further course work at Bryant University in financial planning.His work experience included various aspects of financial planning and tax managing at Fleet National Bank, Citizens Bank, as well as his most recent place of employment at KPMG in Providence.He had a great love of music, particularly with guitars. He wrote, sang, and recorded his own music. John was a sports enthusiast, with a true love for the sport of golf and basketball. He enjoyed these activities over the years with his beloved family and friends.He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Donald Beebe, and a sister in law Amy Beebe. He is survived by Donald's wife Betsy of Middletown, a brother William Beebe Jr. of Brockton, MA, a sister Inga Sheekey and her husband Jack of Hialeah, FL, a sister Rosalie Connell and husband Phillip of Newport, brother Robert Beebe and wife Gerrie of Portsmouth, brother James Beebe and wife Kathy of Middletown, brother Richard Beebe and wife Lynn of Darien, CT. He also left several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.John was an easy going, patient, laid back person who was kind and generous to those in his life. In tribute to him for his 56th birthday on June 13, those who knew him are asked to do a good deed in his honor and pass it on.Calling hours will be held Sunday, June 9 from 4:00-7:00pm in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, RI.Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 10 at 10:00am in the Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be private.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Newport County YMCA, Summer Camp Fund, 792 Valley Road, Middletown, RI 02842. Visitation JUN 9. 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM Memorial Funeral Home 375 Broadway Newport, RI, US, 02840 info@memorialfuneralhome.com http://www.memorialfuneralhome.com Service JUN 10. 10:00 AM Memorial Funeral Home 375 Broadway Newport, RI, US, 02840 info@memorialfuneralhome.com http://www.memorialfuneralhome.com
Tributes
"Played ball with Beebs back in the day. Ran into him every now and then over the years. Had the unexpected pleasure of catching up one Saturday at Shaws just days before his tragic passing. He was going to reintroduce me to some old friends on the golf course. Jim Burgess RHS 1975"
"I just saw this ... My mom told me. I'm so sorry. He was the best basketball player the Rich ever saw. When I was little at the Sants (My Grandparents) we'd go down Coggeshall and play with Jimmy and Johnny. They had a hoop and a pool table.When I got to URI, after I got out of the service, John and Peter Shea were there at homecoming. We Mingled and Mangled all afternoon.Rest Well 'BroJohn Grover"
"My sincere condolences to all of Beebes's friends and family. He and my brother Mark were great friends and he was one of the nicest, most laid back people I've ever known. Beebes and I shared quite a few cups of coffee in the Ram's Den while we were both students at URI, too. I just learned of his passing and I'm so sorry to hear it."
"Please accept my sincerest sympathy on the loss of John. I first knew John when he was at Citizens Bank. He was the go-to guy for any type of complex or thorny question. He would reason it out and come up with a solution. We used to talk about Dancing with the Stars and how much he admired Stacy Keebler. His chuckle was the very best and I always had a good day if I heard it. I worked with him again when he was at KPMG, and was always reassured when he was involved with an issue, because you knew he would make certain it was completed and correctly done.He was truly a treasure and I will miss him.Judy Goodnow"
"Happy Birthday Mi Amigo.Joe."
"Thinking of Johnny on his birthday."
"Susan Nass Calhoun lit a candle in memory of John A. Beebe"
"So very sorry for your loss. Graduated w John ,Rogers '75.. lots of fun memories from Science class to hanging at Yesterdays'.. John was a great Guy! Easy to be around, big heart, enriched lives of all he knew. Love the idea of passing on good deed on his Bday, the 13th.Consider it done! Susan Nass Calhoun"
"I was very sad to hear of John's passing and unable to make the wake. I just received a text from him over a week ago. I have several great memories of him from our days at Fleet - he was a great friend. The best reminder of him i have is a CD he gave me called "The One missing shoe" . I am playing it as we speak. Cheers Beebes - thanks for the memories! Patrick Alyward"
"Lynn Beebe lit a candle in memory of John A. Beebe"
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"To John's Family and Friends,Please accept our deepest sympathies on John's passing. He was the dearest, funniest, kindest man and will be sincerely missed by all who knew him. John was an "Old Soul" who continues on his journey. We love and you will always be in our hearts and thoughts.Sue & Jan Shea"
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"Great pic, Mike. Beebs being Beebs. And Pete being Pete."
"Dear Beebe family; we are sorry for your loss. We are never prepared for the passing of our loved ones, and this is because we were not created to die. Soon our Creator will return the earth back to a paradise and your loved one will be able to live on earth eternally. Rev 21:3,4"
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"Love this picture of John"
"Hello, there is a great story behind the guitar in that picture. He was very very excited about the guitar when he bought it. Really sparked his music enthusiasm; I was stoked about it too.A couple years after the pic was taken, Mrs. Beebe accidently sat on it, as John left it sitting on the couch. The guitar was simply crushed and unrepairable. It was amazing how he handled it when he told me. Calm, very little swearing. Actually laughed a little, took it philosophically. Never got angry with his mom. We laughed about it for years. Regards,Joe Crotteau"
"Joe, that story sums up John's personality perfectly. Calm, kind, forgiving, and infinitely patient."
"Forever you will remain in my memories!! I love you Uncle John may you rest in peace and Rock on in the heavens!!! God bless our family and friends that knew this wonderful man. He was diffently one of a kind and he will never be forgotten!!!"
"John sent us this recording a couple of weeks ago. The photo we added is bit older! We discussed the recording at length in terms of performance and sound quality. John was happy with the way it sounded and I'm sure he wouldn't mind us sharing it.We told him he was a rock star trapped in a tax accountant's body."
"John sent us this recording a couple of weeks ago. The photo we added is bit older! We discussed the recording at length in terms of performance and sound quality. John was happy with the way it sounded and I'm sure he wouldn't mind us sharing it.We told him he was a rock star trapped in a tax accountant's body."
"may your spirit soar"
"please send this recording of John singing to me! thanks sparker27@cinci.rr.com your OHIO cousin"
"The Beebe"
"As the person who worked with him since he was 18 on learning the guitar, I can tell you his guitar playing was second to his Voice. His Voice was his greatest artistic gift. Fortunately I have all of his recordings, and I will cherish them all as long as I live.I suffer his loss even though I take solace in knowing his was a life well - lived.Gotta go now. Gotta find a new best friend.Joe Crotteau."
"I remember Beebes playing guitar in the backyard by the pool at my mother's house, he was really good. Thanks for posting this recording, it's awesome."
"I have known John for a long time, having worked with him at Fleet Bank many years ago and then again at KPMG in more recent years. John was such a great manager and friend. He was very intelligent and kind. He would always take the time to sit and chat with you about anything that was going on and I always left his office with a smile on my face. To John's family......I am so sorry for your loss. Please find comfort in knowing that others share your loss. John was such a fabulous person in every way. I will miss him greatly."
"We are deeply saddened to have lost such a wonderful uncle and friend. John was a lovely kind, gentle, and talented soul with nothing but goodness inside. We shared his lifelong passion for music and it bound us in a very special way. Most of our conversations inevitably centered around the guitar, singing, recording, and the multitude of musical inspirations we had in common. We love him very much and his passing leaves a big hole in our lives. May he be strumming his strings and singing his tunes for all eternity. Rock on Johnny."
"It was always a pleasure to see and talk to John. Conversations with him were always uplifting as he artfully turned his nuanced "chuckle" into sweeping enjoyable discourse. We are much the poorer without his kind soul among us. I will miss him. RIP my good friend"
"A kinder person never walked Coggeshall Ave or stepped into Cappy's. A huge loss for the Newport community & basketball courts thru out Aquidneck Island."
"John was a great friend, mentor and confidant to myself and my daughter. He was also my Boss (even though he called me the Boss) Somehow he could take your worst day and turn it into the best day ever. So I am going to try on this worst day and with great sadness to say that we are Lucky, Thankful and Very Blessed to have had such a person touch our lives.We Will Miss you!!!Shirley Conn & Courtney Fish"
"John-I wish I had told you what an impact your kindness had on me when I first came into your family. You made me feel so welcomed and you were always so kind and interested in us all. I was always impressed by how gentle you were with your mother and all of the aunts in the family. How a man treats his mother says much about his character and you are clearly a man of integrity, with a kind and loving soul.This world is a little less brighter today, without you."
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"John, I had planned on calling you for your birthday on June 13th. I wish I had called you sooner. I have always been so proud of you, your kindness to your mother, your wonderful sense of humor. You where my little cousin who was 10 years younger then me but I loved to talk to you when I would call your Mom.You will always remain in my heart. I know they will have a GREAT FAMILY REUNION for you on the other side. Please give all of our loves ones a hug and kiss from me."
"Lori & Cierra lit a candle in memory of John A. Beebe"
"John Beebe was in my sixth grade math class, my boy scout troop (14), in which his father was scoutmaster, and my ninth grade science class. He has always been a kind soul, always one to put up a good joke, or even a performance (imitating Tom Jones), and he was never judgmental. Every time I have seen him, it was always with a smile. I am so sorry to see him go, but I feel there's a better life for him ahead. We'll miss you, John!"
"I've known John for over 30 years. He was a kind, fun and gentle soul - the kind whose presence remains with you for life. All who knew you will miss you John. Rest peacefully.Phil Crotteau"
"John was my best friend ever. I will never get over this loss, at such a young age.I will be there for the funeral.RIP, my brother!Joe Crotteau"