Lloyd A. Card

Lloyd A. Card, affectionately known to many as “Speedy,” passed away peacefully on November 26, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 18, 1952, in Providence, RI, Lloyd was the beloved son of the late Lloyd Williams and Katherine Foss and a longtime resident of North Providence. Lloyd shared a beautiful life with his devoted wife of 52 years, Vittoria I. Card. Together, they built a legacy of love and laughter, raising four children: Lloyd A. Card Jr. (wife Michelle Desir), Kenneth Robert Card (wife Linda Card), the late Joseph A. Card, and daughter, Lynn-Marie Card-Kohanski (husband Sean A. Kohanski). He was a proud and cherished “Papa” to his grandchildren: Kayla Card, Lloyd Card, Kendra Bisconti, Skyla Kohanski, Kenneth Card Jr., Megan Marie Card, and Autumn Card. Lloyd also delighted in his role as a great-grandfather to Desiree, Dante, Madisyn, Milania, Lloyd, and Gianluca, who brought him immense joy. A master plumber and successful self-employed business owner, Lloyd was admired for his work ethic and trade skills. During the summer months, he embraced his alter ego as the “Candy Man,” spreading cheer and sweetness while working at fairs. He extended this passion year-round at the Raynham Flea Market, where his lively spirit and welcoming presence made him a favorite among vendors and patrons alike. Lloyd was a man of immense pride and sentimentality, cherishing the tattoos that adorned his body. Each tattoo carried deep meaning, bearing the names of his loved ones and serving as a permanent testament to the family he held so dear. Though many knew him as a quiet man, to his grandchildren and extended family, he was simply “Papa Speedy.” Saturdays spent bagging candy at the kitchen table with the news or *Mad Money* playing in the background became cherished memories for his family. What may have seemed like a simple task to some was, for Lloyd, an opportunity to pass down his love for the candy business, while enjoying quality time with his grandkids. The joy of those moments, coupled with the sound of country music blasting from his caravan as he drove them on errands or took them to Walmart and BJ’s, made him a beloved figure in their lives. And no morning was complete without his famous home-fried potatoes, cooked with love for all who gathered around his table. Lloyd’s quick wit, boundless humor, and sarcastic charm never failed to bring laughter to everyone he met. As a husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, his kindness and generosity were felt deeply by those who knew him. Yesterday, we lost a piece of our hearts, but we take comfort in knowing that his legacy of love, laughter, and joy will live on forever. Lloyd’s love of life, his sense of humor, and his deep connection to family made him a truly unique soul. He will be deeply missed but forever cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing him. May he rest in peace and party hard up there, eating as much Hungarian goulash as he likes. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Robert Bellarmine Church on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you share a joke or a moment of laughter with someone in his memory.

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Lloyd A. Card

November 26, 2024