Dr. Joel Harrison, 76

WARWICK, R.I. – Joel H. Harrison passed away on July 30, 2024, at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, in Providence. He was the beloved father of Analeah Harrison. Born in Providence, he was a son of John and Marion (Uffer) Harrison. He had lived in Warwick for 45 years, previously living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Boston, Massachusetts.

He briefly served in the Army during Vietnam. Dr. Harrison was a member of the American (and Rhode Island) Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. He opened his own practice, Joel H. Harrison, DMD Ltd. Oral Surgery, in 1979. He was dedicated to his community and clients until well after his retirement in 2023. He was a member of the Aurora Civic Association, an Italian American club, in Providence.

In addition to his loving daughter, he is survived by his brothers and their spouses: Barry (Niel) Harrison, of Palm Desert, California, and Harold (Claire) Harrison, of White Plains, New York.

He was predeceased by his son, Andrew E. Harrison.

Contributions may be made to Hasbro Children’s Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital Foundation, Development Office, P.O. Box H, Providence, RI 02901 (https://giving.lifespan.org/Hasbro/Donate).