90, passed away on April 1, 2018. He was the companion of Tecla Tozzi of Pembroke, MA and husband of the late Louise (Herbert) Croce. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Thomas Croce and Mary (Vallone) Croce.
Thomas was a thoroughbred horse trainer for many years throughout New England. He was also a Navy veteran who served his country in WWII and a communicant of St. Rocco's Church in Johnston, RI. During his retirement he enjoyed the winter months in Florida, playing gin rummy and spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his children; Thomas Croce III of Florida, Carol Croce and her husband Charles Newton of North Providence, Pamela Mackintosh of Johnston, Christine Provost of Cranston; grandchildren, Myranda Provost and her fiance Zack Garcia, Christopher Croce, Gina Croce, Taylor Vieira and her husband George; great grandfather of Cayson Thomas Garcia; brother of Marie Feragne, Arthur Croce and Veronica Croce all of Cranston.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 6th at 10am in St. Mary Church, 1525 Cranston St., Cranston. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Calling hours will be Thursday from 5 - 8pm at Keefe Funeral Home, Five Higginson Ave., Lincoln. Relatives and friends are invited.
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90, passed away on April 1, 2018. He was the companion of Tecla Tozzi of Pembroke, MA and husband of the late Louise (Herbert) Croce. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Thomas Croce and Mary (Vallone) Croce.
Thomas was a thoroughbred horse trainer for many years throughout New England. He was also a Navy veteran who served his country in WWII and a communicant of St. Rocco's Church in Johnston, RI. During his retirement he enjoyed the winter months in Florida, playing gin rummy and spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his children; Thomas Croce III of Florida, Carol Croce and her husband Charles Newton of North Providence, Pamela Mackintosh of Johnston, Christine Provost of Cranston; grandchildren, Myranda Provost and her fiance Zack Garcia, Christopher Croce, Gina Croce, Taylor Vieira and her husband George; great grandfather of Cayson Thomas Garcia; brother of Marie Feragne, Arthur Croce and Veronica Croce all of Cranston.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 6th at 10am in St. Mary Church, 1525 Cranston St., Cranston. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Calling hours will be Thursday from 5 - 8pm at Keefe Funeral Home, Five Higginson Ave., Lincoln. Relatives and friends are invited.
