Earl L. Kline

Earl L. Kline, 89, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. He was the beloved husband of Ann E. (Conway) Kline.  Born in Lansing, Michigan, he was the son of the late Henry and Lela (Creek) Kline. Mr. Kline worked for Oldsmobile and Reo Motors before retiring as Regional Vice President for Mack Trucks.  He was a Navy Veteran of World War II and a member of The American Legion. Besides his wife he is survived by four sons, Michael (Lynne) Kline, Steven (Sybil) Kline, Phillip (Jamie) Kline and Vincent (Sandra) Tomassi; a daughter, Nancy (John) Gallo; a stepson, Michael (Barry) Dodson; a sister, Joyce Ewing; 21 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.  He was predeceased by his siblings, Robert Kline and Doris Downing and his step children, Susan (John) D'Amico and Patrick Dodson. His funeral will be held Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 8:45 a.m. from the MACERONI FUNERAL HOME, 1381 Smith St., North Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Ambrose Church, 191 School St., Lincoln.  Burial with Military Honors will be in St. Ambrose Cemetery, Lincoln. Visitation Wednesday 4 - 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Kline's memory may be made to: Hope Hospice & Palliative Care, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI  02904.