Herbert Constantine Obituary

CONSTANTINE, DR. HERBERT P. 85 died Sunday at home. He was the husband of Muriel (Holmes) Constantine. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Octavius and Rose (Amarante) Constantine, he was a Providence resident for over 50 years. Dr. Constantine was Chief of Ambulatory Care and Community Medicine at R.I. Hospital retiring 18 years ago. After retiring, he was a consultant to the R.I. Department of Health retiring 9 years ago. He was a professor emeritus at the Warren Alpert School of Medicine at Brown University. He was a graduate of the University of Buffalo School of Medicine where he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha. He served on the board of directors of the Providence Neighborhood Health Center and Providence Mental Health for many years. He was a member of the Providence Art Club. A former board member of the Providence Athenaeum and had also served on the board of Moses Brown School. In addition to his wife, he leaves 2 children: Paula H. & John A. Constantine both of Providence. He was the brother of the late Anthony. Leonard and Norman Constantine and Jessie Bove. He is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday at 11am in St Joseph Church, Hope St. Providence. Burial will be private. Calling hours Tuesday (TODAY) 5-8pm in the Monahan Drabble Sherman Funeral Home, 230 Waterman St., Providence. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Providence Athenaeum, 251 Benefit St., Providence, RI 02903. Condolences may be left at monahandrabblesherman.com