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Prudence Croke Obituary
Born in Woonsocket, a daughter of the late James V. and Prudence (Wadsworth) Croke. Sister entered the Sisters of Mercy on September 8, 1944 and professed her final vows on August 16, 1950.
Sister earned a B.A. from Salve Regina College, an MA from Catholic University, and a Ph.D. in religious studies from Boston University.
Her ministries included teaching in St. Catherine Academy, Belize, and Maria Regina, Honduras. In 1968 she was assigned to the former St. Xavier Academy, Providence, from 1968 to 1971. From there she was assigned to Salve Regina University, where she remained until her retirement in 2004.
In addition to her religious family, the Sisters of Mercy, she leaves two sisters, Mildred Croke Hanly in Massachusetts and Eleanor Croke in California.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 11 a.m. in Mount St. Rita Chapel. Visitation will be prior to the Mass at 9:15 a.m. followed by a Mercy Prayer Service at 10:15 a.m. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Mount St. Rita Health Centre, 15 Sumner Brown Road, Cumberland, RI 02864 will be greatly appreciated. Arrangements with JAMES J. GALLOGLY & SONS, Funeral Directors.
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Lori Reyes
September 27, 2008
By far S. Prudence was one of the most wonderful professors I had at Salve Regina. I would always marvel at her spiritual depth, intelligence and wit. My thoughts and prayers are with the Sisters of Mercy and her family.
Stacey Andrade
September 25, 2008
We were so saddened to hear of Sister's passing. Sr, Prudence was not only one of my favorite teachers @ Salve but she was a dear friend as well. She taught me many of life's lessons and her unwavering faith was an inspiration to all who knew her. Her attendance at many of our family celebrations always made for lively discussions. We will miss her.
Sincerely,
Stacey & Andy Andrade and family
Denise Chamie
September 25, 2008
My prayers are with you the family of Sister Prudence Mary. I am a former St. Xavier student of Sr.'s and I have very fond memories of her religion class. My prayers are with you all.
Mary Famiglietti, SRU 1984
September 25, 2008
I am sorry to hear of Sr. Prudence's passing. Both of my religion classes at Salve were taught by Sister and I also enjoyed talking to her outside of class during my four years there. My sincere condolences to her family.
John Dalton
September 25, 2008
Mildred-You must be so proud of Prudence's accomplishments and her service to the Catholic Church and to the people she assisted in her various assignments.
Jack Dalton, St Charles,1944
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