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1985
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2013
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Craig McCroskey Obituary
Born May 10, 1985, in Painesville, he passed away Dec. 10, 2013, at TriPoint Medical Center in Concord Township.
Craig was employed by Delta Airlines for several years, and was most recently employed by M&F Auto in Mentor. He was a 2003 graduate of Riverside High School and attended Auburn Career Center, and was a 2005 graduate of UTI Technical Institute. He enjoyed buying and selling cars.
Survivors are his parents, Barry and Rita (Locher) McCroskey of Painesville; brother, Shawn McCroskey of Ft. Myers, Fla.; aunts, Theresa (Frank) Osewalt and Linda Locher; uncles, Brian (Kat) McCroskey, Clyde Locher and Louis Locher; and stepgrandmother, Cathy Locher.
Craig was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents.
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Memories and Condolences
for Craig McCroskey
Ralph Ferrell
July 31, 2014
To Family of Craig,
I also worked with Craig at Delta. I considered him a friend and am sad to hear of his passing. I think everyone who knew him would feel the same.
Eric Trussell
July 31, 2014
Dear Family of Craig
I worked with Craig allot at Delta, he and I became friends working on the midnight shift.
I am very sorry to hear of his passing.
My Prayers to you all.
We will see him in Heaven when God brings us together again.
AJ Winters
March 16, 2014
Craig, I'm still missing you and thinking of you. You will always be held in my heart.
Pamela mileo
March 15, 2014
Missing you and thinking of u everyday
pamela mileo
January 12, 2014
Craig you will be deeply missed.you were always there for me and were such a good friend.we love you
Cheryl Blizzard
December 26, 2013
Rita, I just heard about Craig today as I was in Florida. I remember that sweet little boy from Hale Road School. I am so sorry for your loss.
Lonnie K
December 17, 2013
Craig, I am so thankful to God that I was given a chance to know you. The advice that we shared with one another, and all the laughs. Thank you!
December 17, 2013
Barry and Rita we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. You have our deepest sympathy.
Gary & Kathy Wakeman
Kellie Wilson-Cohen
December 17, 2013
Rita and Family -
I have been thinking about you every day since I heard of Craig's passing. The loss of a child is just WRONG, and I can't imagine the pain you must be going through. Please know I am thinking about and praying for you. I am so, so sorry. God bless you all.
Jim Gore
December 17, 2013
Craig, I will always remember how quick you were to help anyone out. You are so missed! May you have peace and rest.
Pamela Verbanac
December 16, 2013
We are sorry for the loss of Craig, our thoughts and prayers are with thee. R.I.P Craig.
Karen P
December 16, 2013
Barry, Rita and Shawn...you have my deepest sympathy and my thoughts/prayers as you mourn the loss of your Son/Brother Craig. There are no words that can take this kind of pain away, only God, over time, can heal the hurt you are going through. Please know you have a wealth of support with your Progressive family Rita many prayers are with you and your family. Love Karen Prince and Family
EDWIN & PAM SANDOVAL
December 16, 2013
BARRY & RITA,
WE EXTEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY WITH THE LOSS OF YOUR SON. OUR HEARTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU & YOUR FAMILY
Julie Gay Samples
December 15, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. He was just like one of our kids. He will be missed dearly.
Jenny Merkosky
December 15, 2013
Barry and Rita,
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Richard Gay
December 15, 2013
I just can't believe gone. He was my best friend.
Joshua Fenton
December 15, 2013
I just met Craig less then two months ago but in that short time we became fast friends he was a great dude honest hard working and loyal he is truly missed by the M&F Auto family and will live on with us for many years to come
December 14, 2013
Dear Barry and Rita, So sorry to hear of your loss of Craig. Our hearts are so sad for all of you. Prayers to you and your family, Scott and Julie Swan
tammy billman
December 14, 2013
you are in my thoughts and prayers,
Glenna
December 14, 2013
Wish I could have gotten to know Craig better he only just moved in a short couple of months ago and didn't have the opportunity to spend any time outside yet Robin, Rob and the rest of the family you have my deepest sympathies and prayers
rick cogswell
December 14, 2013
barry and rita so sorry for your loss
AJ Winters
December 14, 2013
Craig was a friend I had made while living in Georgia. My deepest condolences on his passing.
December 14, 2013
A talented man, and a good person.
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.
Fran
December 14, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss. Sending prayers to your family at this difficult time.
christine Yarnell Herforth
December 14, 2013
So Sorry for your loss, you are in my prayers
Tom Cotter
December 14, 2013
Gone too soon, what a tragedy. My God bless his soul.
Mickey Tankovich
December 14, 2013
Dear Barry and Rita, I've known you most of my life and am so sad to hear about the loss of your son Craig. Jane and I have four kids and couldn't possibly understand the grief that a loss of a child would bring. We love you and share deepest sympathies with you and your family. Our prayers are with you. Mickey and Jane Tankovich
Skip, Elsie, and Linda Berkebile
December 14, 2013
Dear Rita and Barry you are in our thoughts. We wish we could be with you in your time of mourning. Hugs and kisses from PA
Brennen Winters
December 14, 2013
I am sorry for the loss of your son, I knew him only a short time but he was a wonderful person. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Danny Yarnell
December 14, 2013
Dear Rita and Barry
We were hartbroken to hear of your loss. Please know your in our thoughts and prayers. We love and Miss you.
Barbara May
December 14, 2013
Dear Rita, I am so sorry to hear about
the loss of your son Craig. I will keep
you and your family in my prayers. God
bless.
December 14, 2013
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. You all are in our prayer.
Morse & CO
December 14, 2013
I am so very sorry to hear about the loss
of your son Craig. I will keep you and
your family in my prayers . God bless you. Barbara May
December 14, 2013
Herd the very, very, sad news from my sister Julie. So, so sorry Barry and Rita. I've known you two most of my life, and my sympathies are with you and the family. I have 4 kids and I can't imagine the grief. Love you all and again my deepest sympathies for you two and the entire family.
brenda lagasse
December 14, 2013
Sorry for your loss...
Erica Wayner
December 13, 2013
I am truly sorry for your loss. Craig will be missed everyday. I love each of you very much. We have been apart of each others lives for so long that I consider you my family. My heart breaks for you at this tragic time. If I could take away your pain I would do it in a instant. I will always be here for you. Xox
Cathy Locher
December 13, 2013
Godspeed
Allan Locher
December 13, 2013
Rita, Barry, and Shawn we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. Craig will be missed, but never forgotten! R.I.P cousin
steven
December 13, 2013
if there anything we can do let use know
December 13, 2013
i am sorry about your lose
steven
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