Anthony J. Faria, 75
Anthony Joseph Faria, 75, of Cardinal Drive, North Kingstown, formerly of Jamestown, died Feb. 11, 2007 at Village House in Newport after a long battle with A l z h e i m - er's. He was the husband of Diane Faria.

His entire career was in the paint industry; 20 years with Sherwin- Williams as district manager and 17 years with Samuel Cabot, Inc. as vice president of sales and marketing.

Born in Jamestown, a son of the late Antone and Louise (DeSoito) Faria, he was married to the former Diane Gagne for 50 years. He graduated from the former De La Salle Academy in Newport and Bryant University. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War.

Mr. Faria was a former board member of National Paint Company Executives and an advisor to the Painters Decorators and Contractors Association of America.

A former president and vicepresident of the Jamestown Town Council, he served on the Democratic Town Committee, the Recreation Board, The Waterfront Commission, the Highway Committee, the Conservation Committee, the town Buildings Committee, and police department committee. He was a former member of the Jamestown Community Chorus, the All Guy's Choir, the Lions Club, the Rotary Club, and the Holy Ghost Society.

He coached Jamestown Little League and youth basketball. He was a past president of the Beavertail Lighthouse Museum and member of Beavertail Advisory Board.

Mr. Faria was an avid sailor, tennis player, golfer, hiker, birder, and along with his wife Diane, a world traveler.

He will be remembered for his gregarious personality, kindness to others, sense of humor, and beautiful smile.

In addition to his wife, he leaves two sons, Anthony Faria, Jr. of North Kingstown and Daniel J. Faria of Middletown; a sister, Mary Larson of Alto Loma, Calif.; and four beloved grandchildren, Ansley, Brendan, Andrew, and Patrick Faria.

He was the brother of the late Thomas Faria of Tennessee and Louise Richardson of Jamestown.

Visiting hours at the Fagin- Quinn Funeral Home, 825 Boston Neck Rd., North Kingstown, are today, Feb. 15, from 4 to 8 p.m.

Mr. Faria's Funeral will be held tomorrow, Feb. 16, at 10:45 a.m., with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at noon in St. Mark Church, 60 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Assn., 245 Waterman St., Providence, RI 02906 will be appreciated.