Photo courtesy of Rivet Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc. - Merrimack
Merrimack, New Hampshire
Dec 16, 1952 – Sep 17, 2014
Paul Raymond Lacroix, 61, of Merrimack, NH, died September 17, 2014, after suffering a severe stroke.
He was born in Manchester on December 16, 1952. He was the son of Roger and Rita (Groulx) Lacroix. He attended Central High School in Manchester before joining the US Navy. He served as a Reactor Operator on the nuclear submarine, the USS Cavalla from 1971-1977. He attended the University of Lowell, then worked in software engineering at Wang, FTP Software, and Response Network for much of his career. Most recently, he had worked in IT at Nashua Public Library since 2006.
Paul was a member of Knights of Columbus and the League of 1000 Men of the Precious Blood. He also enjoyed volunteering at the Nashua Soup Kitchen, Red Cross blood drives, and Sunday brunch at Our Lady of Mercy.
He loved to help family and friends, especially with computers. If there was a problem, he was inspired to fix it. He also loved studying genealogy, making puzzles, playing board games with family and attending parties and sports events for his grandchildren. His favorite vacations were near the ocean or lakes of New England, and visiting his son in Colorado.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brother, Donald Lacroix.
Family members include his wife of 42 years, Louise (Dery) Lacroix, daughters, Camille Lacroix-Moulton and her husband Robert, Nicole Roscioli and her husband Dan, Rachel Lacroix and her companion Eric Nelson, and son, Daniel Lacroix and his companion Karey Sarlo, Grandchildren, Gabriel and Hannah Moulton, Natalia, Brenton and Thatcher Roscioli. Siblings, Janet Andrus and her husband Clay, Elaine Buleigh, Linda Doherty and her husband Ed, Claudette Billodeau, Teresa Gladu and her husband Gary, Jaqueline Grant and her husband Jim, and Leonard Lacroix and his wife Jennifer, as well as many nieces, nephews, godchildren and cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Mercy, 16 Baboosic Lake Road, Merrimack Saturday Sept. 20, 2014 at 10:30 AM. US Navy Military Honors will be held at the Veteran's Memorial in Last Rest Cemetery. A luncheon will follow downstairs in the Church hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Precious Blood Monastery, 700 Bridge St., Manchester, NH, 03104.
I remember the great times we had. The value of your friendship was gratifying . I trust you are resting calmly in God’s embrace.
Michael Coyle
September 12, 2023 | Hollis, NH | Friend
Paul was wonderful person and great friend. A superior intellect and devoted family man. I was proud that he was my son´s Godfather. May, he Rest In Peace for Eternity. I always remember our times together.
Michael Coyle
September 12, 2021
Still remember many great times with this wonderful man. My son's Godfather and one of my best friend's. Paul was strongly committed to his family and faith. He now shares his eternal rest with his parents, friends who have completed their earthly time. Miss him, yes - but, always remember. God Bless.
Michael Coyle
September 14, 2019 | Nashua, NH | Friend
To Louise, Camille (Robert), Nocole (Dan), Rachael/Eric, Daniel/Karey, family and friends of Paul Lacroix,
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), please accept our sincere condolences on Pau's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are thankful for Paul's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service during the Cold War on the USS Cavalla SSN-684 1974-77. To our Brother of the Phin, Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest...
Raymond Fritz
September 23, 2014 | Lake Wylie, SC
Dear Louise,
I am at a loss for words. I was extremely surprised to hear about your husband's death. Please know that I am praying for you and your family.
With Sympathy,
Claudette Kettinger
September 22, 2014 | St. Johnsbury, VT
To the Lacroix Family,
On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Paul's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and all SUBVETS and their families have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Paul will always be remembered as a “Brother of the Phin” and a great Patriot.
Paul R. Lacroix
US Navy Submarine Veteran
Now on...
Nick Nichols
September 19, 2014 | Summerville, SC
So saddened by this news. Paul was a wonderful person with a big heart. My condolences to his family. I am so thankful to have met and worked with such a kind person at NPL.
Chantal Patino
September 19, 2014 | Fountain, CO
To our wonderful daughter-in-law, Nicole, and to Louise, Camille, Danny, and Rachael, and all your loved ones,
We are so very sorry for the loss you are experiencing. Watching Paul interact with the grandchildren was always so heartwarming. He was a man with so much love in his heart.
We wish we could be there to hug you all right now, but in spite of lots of effort, a last-minute direct flight just wasn't available. However, we will hold you in our thoughts and prayers.
Linda and Dick Roscioli
September 19, 2014 | The Villages, FL
He be never forgotten and truly missed . Always remember you cuz. So sorry for all your pain but now with god and his angels in peace. And smiling
Lea Longden
September 19, 2014 | Manchester, NH
