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Peter O'Crotty Obituary

Peter O'Crotty, 76, reached the end of his remarkable life on July 4th, 2022 after battling stage 4 lung cancer for nearly two years. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary; children Morgan, Andrew, and Kaitlin; grandchildren Justine and Madison; and a close circle of friends.  Peter was raised in Tucson and graduated from the University of Arizona after returning from Vietnam in 1972, where he served as an airplane mechanic for the U.S. Air Force.  Shortly after graduating, he joined the Tucson Police Department, where he held numerous assignments and worked his way up to being a Sergeant and then into a highly respected detective. He retired in 1999 after a rewarding 27-year career. Peter loved spending time with friends and family, restoring hot boats to take to the lake, riding motorcycles, shooting at the range, and spoiling his dog, Molly. He was an understated, kind-hearted, quietly brilliant man who will be dearly missed by many. Arrangements by Adair Avalon.
Published by Arizona Daily Star on Jul. 15, 2022.

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Michael Patrick OCrotty

September 11, 2022

I will always remember you Uncle Pete. Growing up you always a hero to me.
I will will miss you.
And love you.......

Phil Shumway

July 29, 2022

Im sorry for your loss. I meet Pete around 2000 at Performance Cycle Center where I was the sales manager. I enjoyed talking with Pete when he would come in. I live near by and and always think about him when I drive by. RIP amigo

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Mariann Hermes-Hardy

July 18, 2022

Sending thoughts and prayers for your loss; may Pete Rest In Peace

Paul Jaffe'

July 18, 2022

Pete was one of my favorite Sgt's I worked for at TPD. Always upbeat and one of those guys who was fun to work for and be around. I know he'll be missed by many. My condolences to Pete's family and all his friends.

Ruthanne Penn

July 17, 2022

Pete O´Crotty, you were a kind man and a great police Sergeant. Enjoy Heaven!

Steve Gardner

July 17, 2022

Pete and I became good friends in our post law enforcement careers when we worked together as criminal investigators at the Public Defender´s Office. I will greatly miss our coffee meetings and many phone calls where we regularly agreed on how to solve all the world problems. Even toward the end we were planning our next coffee. Hopefully, we´ll still get it someday Pete. Rest In Peace my friend. You deserve it

Henry (Hank) Sherwood

July 17, 2022

Condolences to Pete's Family

Bobby Garcia (Retired Det)

July 17, 2022

Pete and I talked about both our deployments in Vietnam during that era, (USMC). What a greatEra, enjoyable person to know and speak with. Will be missed. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. Semper Fi Pete!

Adele Robinson Conner

July 17, 2022

O'Crotty family I am so sorry to here about Peter. My sister Debbie and friend Debbie Pattion and myself hung around together with Pete, Mike and Greg Reavis in 1965. I also worked at the police department. Please
take and hang in there the best you can

John Sainz

July 15, 2022

Sergeant O'Crotty #10858, was my patrol supervisor when I was assigned to Team 1, Southside. A great American, deeply loved & respected. I have his TPD rookie picture card. Please contact and I'll mail it to you. 520-204-3656.

Brett and Lori

July 15, 2022

God Bless you and your family!

Judi White

July 15, 2022

I was lucky to spend many joyful days at the lake and in Mexico scuba diving with Pete around the time Morgan and Andrew were born. He was an amazing water skier, loved boats, motorcycles and the water. Pete bought a horrible house on Roger Road because it had a fabulous garage where he could tinker with his latest toys. He was a free spirit and always upbeat and looking forward to the next adventure. He told great stories and was always a joy to be around; I feel very lucky to have had Pete in my life, and know he will be missed by all who knew him. Vayo con Dios, Peter!!!!

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