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Frank Croke Obituary
Frank J. Croke, age 82, of Wilmington passed away at his residence on Monday, August 1, 2011.
Frank was born on October 19, 1928 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The son of the Late Mae McGrath and Frank J. Croke Sr. He served his country faithfully in World War II as a Lieutenant in the Army and was a recent participant in an Honor Flight to Washington, DC. He started a lifelong love of sailing as a boy aboard the Gloucester Fishing Fleet, became First Mate of the three-masted schooner "Sea Gypsy." He later raced as Navigator aboard "Wandelaar" and as owner of "Diana".
An alumnus of Boys Central High School, Manhattan College (NY) and Harvard Business School. He retired after 25 years as an IBM executive. He was an Adjunct Professor of Business at Dowling College. He authored several books and articles on personal and business finance.
Surviving are his wife, Frances Babor Croke; sons Frank, William, Mathew Croke (Peggy); daughters Mary, Frances C. Page (Tad), Diana C. Jankoviak (David). Also surviving are his sister Joan Gannon and his loving nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his sister Helen C. Purnell.
A funeral Mass will be held 10:00 AM, Friday August 5, 2011 at Saint Mary Catholic Church with a reception after the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tileston Health Clinic, 1605 Doctors Circle Wilmington, NC 28401.
Please share memories and condolences with the family at www.wilmingtoncares.com
Wilmington Funeral and Cremation, 1535 S. 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 910.791.9099.
Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com
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Philipp Theune
August 8, 2011
"That Frank, he makes a good drink." We'll remember his stories at Louie's. Philipp Theune & Christine Buchanan.
Louie Feher-Peiker
August 7, 2011
It is now that we should remember all the life and goodness that Frank gave to all, and the guiding light he was to all who knoew him. May those memories sustain all who now feel his loss.
The Feher-Peiker family in Denver, CO
Dave Brandl
August 6, 2011
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. May God keep you strong during these times. - The Brandls
John Gannon
August 4, 2011
Frank openly displayed his love and appreciation for his lovely wife and kind and caring children. He was a true "family man" and was generous and kind with his time and resources to his sisters, his neices and his nephews. I admired the way he lived and loved. I honor you Uncle Frank!
August 4, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Julie
Joe & Tillie Marchese
August 3, 2011
May God give you the strength to carry on through your loss and welcome Frank into his Kingdom.
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
August 3, 2011
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
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