James Cambio

Cambio, James Vincent, 55, died suddenly on Saturday, July 28, 2012. He was born in Providence, RI on November 25, 1956. He is survived by his wife Bambilyn Breece Cambio, former RI State Representative of North Providence and Johnston, his father Vincent A. Cambio, Jr., and sister Jo-Ann Cambio both of North Providence. He was predeceased by his mother, Mary W. (Higgins) Cambio, on November 13, 2008. James and his wife also became citizens of Ireland in 2004 providing them dual citizenship in the United States and the European Union.

James graduated from LaSalle Academy in 1974. He graduated from Suffolk University in 1978 and Suffolk Law School in 1981. James became a member of the RI Bar Association and was certified as an attorney and counselor of the RI Supreme Court in 1981 permitting him to practice in all courts within the State of Rhode Island. In 1997 James was admitted and qualified as an attorney and counselor of the United States Supreme Court, permitting him to practice before that court.

James had maintained a private law practice from 1981 through 1988 until he worked full time for the State of Rhode Island as an attorney within the Department of Revenue, Division of Taxation. For the past four years his position in the division was Chief of Estate and Gift Taxes. During James' college years and professional years he also worked part time for RI Hospital Security, Mark Hutchinson and Associates as a surveyor, and Bradley Hospital Security department. He worked in the Fiscal Department at St. Joseph Hospital as a collection representative until 1988.

He showed interest in politics as a youngster and later became a member of the Young Democrats, helping local and state candidates with their campaigns. James became a member of the North Providence Democratic Town Committee and served on the North Providence School Committee for 16 years, serving two of those years as Chairman. James moved from North Providence to Smithfield in 2002, at which time he became a member of the Smithfield Democratic Town Committee until present.

James was also a member of ALPCA (American License Plate Collectors Association) and enjoyed networking with fellow members during national conventions and local chapter shows. Many individuals describe James as a generous and compassionate person who was always willing to help others with his time. Oftentimes he did pro-bono or reduced fee legal work for individuals in an effort to help them during their time of need.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday, August 3rd from 3:30-7:30 PM in the Robbins Funeral Home, 2251 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence. His funeral will be held Saturday at 8:45 AM from the Robbins Funeral Home, followed by a Christian Service at 10 AM in the Ocean State Baptist Church, Douglas Pike (Rte. 7), Smithfield. A graveside service will follow in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston. For more information call Robbins Funeral Home at (401) 231-9307 or visit robbinsfuneralhome.com