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1939
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2020
Sr.Thomas Crosby Obituary
Thomas Allen Crosby Sr.
January 2nd, 1939–October 13th, 2020
Thomas Allen Crosby Sr., 81, an amazing husband, father, grandfather & friend crossed over peacefully on October the 13th of 2020. A United States Navy Veteran, Tom served our country proudly stationed at Quonset for 8 years before starting his own automotive business in 1970, Rhode Island Driveshaft where he retired from after 30 years. A lover of all things racing & Nascar Tom sponsored the #33 car at the Seekonk Speedway for many years. He even put the pedal to the metal at the Daytona track during the Richard Petty Experience that his loving children gifted him. He leaves behind his children Diane Crosby of West Warwick, RI, Tom Jr & Carl Fred of Warwick & Katherine of Edgewater, FL. Tom leaves behind 10 Grandchildren & 4 Great-Grandchildren. He also leaves his greatest love of almost 60 years, his wife Olga better known as "Ollie" to most of their extended family & friends at the Vasa Order of America where he was a member of the Johan Baner Lodge #36 since 1962. Tom served as Chairman of Little Rhody Vasa Park for 11 years. Tom & Ollie left the cold weather for good and headed south to Edgewater, FL in 2010 where he enjoyed card games with friends and showing off his hot rod at car cruises. He was well known and respected by many, always quick with a joke or a comeback. Tom kept us all laughing but on our toes. He will be dearly missed by many.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents Ruth & Fred Crosby as well as his sister E. Suzanne Pollard.
Due to current COVID restrictions there will not be a memorial service at this time.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Little Rhody Vasa Park.
Care of Linda Johnson, 43 Holden St. Warwick, RI 02886
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Sandra McCarthy
November 24, 2020
Tom was a wonderful friend . I missed them so very much when they sold their house in Warwick and in New Smyrna Beach. They moved to Edgewater, and we just didn’t see as much of one another anymore. Getting older and losing mobility is not for sissies. Well I’m sure one day we’ll all be together again. Hope the archangel has a big enough card table for all of us. Love you Tom
Kathy
November 24, 2020
Love and Miss you so much. Thank you for being my Daddy. I cherish the memories I have of you. I told you that you are my one and only hero, You will always be in my heart.
Richard LaPorte
November 23, 2020
met tom in RI bought a daytona500 ticket from him went to many car shows with him His favorite song was Hot Rod race which he knew all the words and sang it often He often kicked himself for selling the 54 chevy delivery truck which he worked on for 20 yrs rest in peace
Linda Wallander
November 23, 2020
Dear Ollie and kids,
I’m so sorry to hear that Tom has joined my husban, Giggy, in heaven. We had so many good times at Little Rhody Vasa Park, on skiing trips, and just hanging out. We will cherish those memories. Sending hugs. Linda
Frank Carpenter
November 22, 2020
A good friend, when he passed it brought tears to my eyes.Rest in Peace my friend.
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