March 28, 2024

William S. Gober Sr.

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William S. Gober Sr., 64, passed away May 10, 2021.

Born in Manchester, CT, he was a son of the late Maureen A. (Sefsick) Gober, father of William S. Gober Jr. and his wife Karen, brother of Kenneth Gober and his wife Denise Ripley, and Gerald Gober, grandfather of Amanda Pelletier and great-grandfather of Madison Pelletier.

Billy was a well-known guitarist in RI and MA and had many friends, band mates and fans of his musicianship. He was known as the human jukebox as he could play just about anything from any era. He is most known for being in the band Backlash for over a decade.

Billy enjoyed the company of many friends and his family, enjoyed fishing, cooking, and of course performing. He will be greatly missed by many, but never forgotten.

Visitation will be held Monday, 9-11 a.m. with a funeral service at 11 a.m. in the Romano Funeral Home, 627 Union Avenue, Providence. Graveside burial will follow in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston.

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