Former RI GOP chair John Holmes dies at 74
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Politicians on both sides of the aisle are mourning the loss of their friend and colleague John A. Holmes Jr., a for...
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Politicians on both sides of the aisle are mourning the loss of their friend and colleague John A. Holmes Jr., a former chairman of the Rhode Island Republican Party. Holmes' family confirmed he died peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday at the age of 74. 'I mourn the passing of my personal friend, John Holmes, who served the Rhode Island Republican Party with honor, dignity and integrity,' Democratic State House Speaker Joseph Shekarchi said. 'John was always a gentleman, had a great sense of humor, and was a worthy adversary who treated everyone with great respect.