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Thomas Crego Obituary
Thomas Crego Sr. "Pops"
Loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend went home to be with our Lord and Savior Sunday, January 13, 2019 at the age of 70. He was born in Chester, Pennsylvania to John and Sarah Crego.
Thomas graduated from St. James High School for Boys in Chester, PA. Thomas served with honor in the United States Army from 1966 to 1969 during the Viet Nam War as Medic with the 173rd Airborne Brigade. Thomas was the proud owner of Crego Roofing and Metal for 37 years
Thomas adored his family and loved spending time with them. He was an avid boxing fan and supporter he also enjoyed fishing.
He is preceded in death by his loving parents, Sarah and John Crego; son, Thomas R. Crego Jr.; and brother, John R. Crego.
Thomas is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Colleen Crego; son, Keith (Anita) Crego; step-son's, Michael (Brenda) Gregg, Randy (Heather) Gregg; seven grandchildren, Taylar, Keith Jr., Connor, Chloe, Stephen, Brian, and Cameron; ten great-grandchildren, Christopher, Ryan, Emma, Chris, Mack, Marc, Paul, DJ, Cash, and Allan; and numerous relatives and friends.
A Visitation will take place Thursday, January 17, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services - Southern Chapel, 2400 Southern Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM.
A Mass will be celebrated Friday, January 18, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd., Rio Rancho, NM. Interment will follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park, 4310 Sara Rd. SE, Rio Rancho, NM.
Thomas will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
In lieu of flowers donations may be given in Thomas's honor to Watermelon Mountain Ranch - New Mexico's Largest No-Kill Animal Shelter.
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Memories and Condolences
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mark storms
January 9, 2020
It's my birthday on Monday and I think of you every year just want to say thanks for your mentorship,friendship and that distinctive booming laugh of yours.LOL. my heartfelt best wishes go out to your family your legacy of helping and teaching others is well remembered.
Mike Mares
February 12, 2019
Colleen, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I know Mike and I enjoyed visiting with Tom and he will be dearly missed. May God Bless all of you.
Love,
Mike Mares and Anita Vigil (Ureka"s uncle and friend)
Karen DeSimone
January 25, 2019
Keith and Colleen, I am so very sorry to hear this news. I will always remember him for kindness and smile. I have memories of him visiting at my grandmother's (Mia) house and I can almost hear his laugh as I write this. He was a kind man. My condolences. (Karen Kirk-DeSimone)
Sandy Seaman , Restaneo
January 25, 2019
So very sorry. RIP Prayers for family and friends. Knew Tom during the 70's.
Thad Kirk (fourth)
January 23, 2019
So sorry to hear this. I can remember him coming around to visit my grandparents in Parkside when I was very young.
Joel Archuleta
January 18, 2019
Such a good friend who taught me a lot .wish we would have gotten more time together . My condolences to the family may God bless you throughout this time
s.mark storms
January 18, 2019
you taught me alot and were a good friend.i'll miss your great laugh. mark storms
Jason Ashby
January 18, 2019
So Very Sorry, Tom was one in a million and will be dearly missed.
Ann Hawkes Farrar
January 17, 2019
Tom will surely be missed. He touched the lives of so many people in this community.
Heaven gained one amazing angel! May God be with the family.
Julie Gonzales
January 17, 2019
Sorry for your loss Coleen and Crego family. Knowing Tom was a pleasure, he always had a smile and a kind word to say. He will be missed.
Thomas ( Pops ) is in the middle of friends---beside him is Jerry Padilla and Frenchie Shepherd--Pops has a very special place in our hearts--
Frenchie Shepherd
January 16, 2019
John & Michelle Herrera
January 16, 2019
To the Crego Family I'm so sorry for the loss of our dear friend, his kindness and warm welcome will surely be missed. I thank Mr. Crego for helping my husband John succeed in every job site, (THEY WERE A TEAM). With all our love & prayers to your family. Your friends John & Michelle Herrera (Laguna New Mexico)
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