Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Dad's obituary

Monroe, NC

Thomas Joseph Croghan

Mr. Croghan, 63, passed away peacefully with his beloved family by his side at home on Monday, April 21, 2008. A memorial service will take place on Monday, April 28, 2008 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Clinton, NY, at 10:00 AM with Father John Croghan officiating.

Mr. Croghan was born on May 26, 1944 in Utica, NY, son of the late John and Catherine Doherty Croghan. He was a graduate of Notre Dame High School in Utica, NY. Tom's blessing in life was spending as much time as possible with his loving wife, Lynne and his sons Michael and Sean. Tom liked working in the garden, enjoying the beaches of North Carolina, and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife and best friend, Lynne Stedman Croghan, of Monroe, NC; sons Michael Croghan and wife, Tina Driskell, of Virginia; Sean Croghan and fiancée Anna Pliszka, of Winston-Salem, NC; siblings Mary Wilcox and husband Jim, of New Hartford, NY; Sister Catherine Joseph (Judy) Croghan, of Utica, NY; Edward Croghan and wife Linda, of Rome, NY; Sister Catherine Sean (Joan) Croghan, of Amsterdam, NY; and Father John Croghan, of Clinton, NY, and a host of extended family and friends.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Union County for their excellent care and assistance during this difficult time, and also Kevin and Michelle for their loving care and support shown not only to Tom but also to his family. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be made to Hospice of Union County, 700 West Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe, NC 28110 or to a charity of one's choice.

Arrangements for the family have been entrusted to the care of Heritage Funeral & Cremation Service, Weddington Chapel. An online guestbook is available at www.heritagefuneral.net

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