James W. Halpin, 65

West Greenwich, R.I.

James Halpin passed away suddenly Monday, June 22, 2020 at Kent Hospital in Warwick, R.I. Born in Providence, James was a son of the late Edward M. and Theresa (Beauregard) Halpin.

James was the owner of Summit Heating Service Inc. for over 34 years. He was a competitive canoe racer for years with countless trophies, he enjoyed boating in Narragansett Bay, rides on his Harley Davidson, and was a lifetime member of the Coventry Men’s Club and VFW Post 9404, where he always enjoyed socializing and laughing with friends. Besides his one liners, Jim will be remembered for his humble, often anonymous generosity to anyone who came across his path in need, as well as donating to local athletic teams and community organizations consistently for the past 30-plus years.