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John Crouse Obituary
84, of Log Road, Smithfield, died July 22, 2020 in RI Hospital, Providence. He was the husband of Janice (Barnes) Crouse. They had been married for almost 60 years. Born in East Providence, the son of the late John W. Crouse, Sr. and Anna Elizabeth (Moriarty.) He had lived in Smithfield for 47 years previously living in Johnston. Jack always had a passion for flying. As a teenager, he joined the Civil Air Patrol. In November, 1956, then attached to the 143rd RIANG, he was admitted to to the Air Force pilot training program, from which he was graduated, with class 58-J, as a 2nd Lieutenant in March 1958. He returned to Rhode Island where he was a member of the 143rd Special Operations Group (RIANG), retiring in December 1972 as a Major. He spent a number of the following years attached with the AF Reserves. In March of 1962, he was hired by Mohawk Airlines, later to be absorbed by Allegheny Airlines and and then renamed USAIR where he retired in May 1996 after 34 years. Jack was a member of several pilot organizations: RIPA, RIQB, and Soaring Eagles and also the S.C.R.G. club. Besides his wife he leaves his children, John W. Crouse III of Smithfield, fiancee, Denise Benetti, Lee-Anne Albanese and her husband Gene of Pascoag and Lynne Driscoll and her husband Mark of Exeter. He was the grandfather of Jennifer E. Kaprielian and her husband Jeffrey R., Matthew J. Allin, Kyleigh A. Driscoll and Conor A. Driscoll. He was the great-grandfather of Logan A. Kaprielian. He was the brother of Thomas R. Crouse (Angela) of Cranston and the late James F. Crouse (Barbara) of Michigan.
Visition Wednesday, July 29, 2020 4-7pm in the Anderson-Winfield Funeral Home, Greenville. Due to COVID 19, all attendees will be required to wear a mask for the visitation In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Operation Stand Down, 1010 Hartford Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919. Because of the virus restraints, burial will be private. For condolences please visit www.andersonwinfield.net
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Kurt Charpentier
June 4, 2024
Dear Mrs. Crouse,
Saw the passing of your son John today in the Journal and I wanted to extend my condolences. I flew with your husband at USAir during the 1980´s when i was a young copilot. I grew up in Cumberland and knew Jack to be from Smithfield. He was always a great fellow to work with and I think of him often whenever i see an Audi Quatro! He must have purchased one back when we flew and I remember how excited he was about that car!
Sorry to see of Jacks passing also.
james j burns
July 22, 2022
Jack,
It was my pleasure to have known you and talked aviation many times at the RIPA meetings.You were a big assest to all who knew you.Rest in peace in heaven.
Pat Barrie
September 10, 2020
Dear Janice, John, Lee-Anne, Lynne and Family..I am so sorry for your loss. Jack was a kind soul and will be missed. I will keep you in my prayers. Pat Barrie
Michelle and Jordan Smith
August 8, 2020
Just learned of the passing of your father. Sincerest condolences to John and Lee-Anne, as well as Jennifer and Matt on losing your grandfather.
Cathy
July 29, 2020
John even though I never met your father he sounds like a great man. Husband father grandfather and a great friend too all that knew him. Sorry for your loss
Cathy
July 29, 2020
John even though I never met your father he sounds like a great man ,husband,father,grandfather and a friend too all of those who knew him. He will be well missed by all.
Ann Feragne
July 29, 2020
John and Denise. So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Rhonda
July 28, 2020
ym to the entire Crouse family, rhonda and connor Kehoe
Gene and Kate Albanese
July 28, 2020
Dear Janice and Family, our sympathies go out to you and your family for the loss of Jack. May he enjoy his eternal life in Heaven with Our Lord.
james burns
July 28, 2020
John,
I had the pleasure of knowing you for a relatively short time when we were members of RIPA. It was an honor to be in your presence, my deepest sympathy to your wife and family, may you rest in peace
Paul Wyrostek
July 28, 2020
My sincere condolences to the entire Crouse family. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Jack for many years through RIPA, QB’S and the monthly steak fries at the Cranston Fish and Game. He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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