William B. Essex, Jr.

William B. Essex, Jr.”The Duke of Fluke" made his final voyage on Friday. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy (Adams) Essex for 57 years. Born in Narragansett, he was a son of the late William B. Sr., and Olive (Shaw) Essex. Mr. Essex was a commercial fisherman and captain out of Pt. Judith for 30 years, earning the name “Duke of Fluke”. He is an Army Veteran of the Korean War, enjoyed golfing and was a member of Laurel Lane Country Club. Besides his wife he is survived by four children; William B. Essex, III of Wakefield, Nelson E. Essex of Narragansett, Barby Corr of Wakefield and Thomas G. Essex of Wakefield; seven granddaughters. A funeral service will be at 11AM Tuesday in the Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia Street, Wakefield. Burial with military honors will follow in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting hours are Monday 5-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904-9826