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Tyrone Craig Obituary

CRAIG Tyrone E. Craig, Jr., age 21, of Bridgeport entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 27, 2008. Tyrone was a member of Charity Christian Temple, and also a former Minister of Music. He was a musician for Rehoboth C.O.G.I.C. and Calvary Christian Temple. Tyrone leaves to cherish his memories, three sons, Tyquan, Tye, and Tyaire Craig of Bridgeport; a daughter, Tierra Craig of Bridgeport; his father, Tyrone E. Craig Sr. of Pennsylvania; and his mother, Pamela Craig Vereen of Bridgeport; a brother, Edwin J. Craig; and a sister, Danielle Craig both of Bridgeport; paternal grandparents, Fletcher Craig of Massachusetts, and Nancy Stroman of Bridgeport; maternal grandmother, pastor Lula Vereen, Bridgeport; and a host of uncles, aunts and cousins. Funeral services will be held Friday, 11a.m. at Calvary Temple Christian Center , 319 Barnum Avenue , Bridgeport with Bishop John R. Thompson, officiating. Interment will take place at Park Cemetery, Bridgeport. Friends are invited to the viewing Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church. Morton's Mortuary, 25 Margaret E. Morton Lane, Bridgeport, is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Connecticut Post from Oct. 1 to Oct. 2, 2008.

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FIONA ROMAN

October 22, 2008

TO MS. NANCY, SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. MY MOM TOLD ME AND I JUST WANTED TO SAY THAT YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. LOVE ALWAYS FIONA, RICHARD AND SARIYAH HARTSFIELD

rashcell mercer

October 16, 2008

What's up TY! is what i will always say when seen you! it was my 21st. b-day and i had to hear the news and i thought no way this can't be true not tyrone craig!! my heart was broken it's like i had just seen you and you was so happy you showed me your beautiful daughter she is pretty TY! our friendship go way back i'm talking in the 90's yes ! and then to hear this. father god your breaking my heart but mostly my heart goes out to the CRAIG FAMILY ALWAYS!! and to you tyrone your daughter is very blessed to have a father like you RIP my dude! hey ty remember Mckinley days? wow! i have a picture of us in our younger days! your music will ring in our ears everytime we think of you if not that then your big smile! LOVE you TYRONE

Giles Family

October 11, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

The McNeils

October 6, 2008

To Pam, Tyrone Sr. & Family:
We extend our Sincere Condolences
To You and Your Family during this
time.

Melody

October 6, 2008

At this time of grief i send my condolence to the family. I went to school with him. He is in a better place now R.I.P. Tyrone you will be missed

Chester & Kathy Dockery

October 4, 2008

Our Condolences to the Vereen & Craig family. You are in our prayers.
God gave us an awesome gift when he gave us Tyrone. We at Calvary Temple Christian Center will never forget him and how he continuously blessed us with his musical talent, his humble spirit, and his ability to always make us laugh!

Thank you for sharing him with us. He will truly be missed!
Deacon Dockery, Pastor Dockery & Family

Desiree Thomas

October 4, 2008

I send my condolence to the familyof Tyrone Craig. I went to school with Tyrone many years ago and he was a very good friend of mine.I was always pleased to see him.It was just 5 months ago that Tyrone took me on a trip to NY and never in my wildest dreams have I thought that this would ever happen to such a caring and loving person.

Deanne Negri

October 4, 2008

My deepest sympathy to Tyrone's family and friends. He was a very talented young man and an inspiration to all who met him. I will never forget what a joyful person he was. He will be sorely missed!

CHARLENE EANES

October 3, 2008

TO THE GRAIG FAMILY, MAY GOD COMFORT AND KEEP IN THE DAYS TO COME WHEN ALL WILL GO BACK TO THE ROUTINE OF LIFE KNOW THAT GOD WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU NOR FORSAKE YOU. TYRONE WAS VERY SPECIAL TO ME. AND I WILL NEVER FORGET HIM AS LONG AS I LIVE. GRACE AND PEACE.

kimberly moye

October 3, 2008

Tyrone will truly be miss I known him for the past five years giving him rides to making him a plate.Loved his sweet spirit he had and his humbleness.

Judith Dennis-Pettway

October 3, 2008

To Pam & Tyrone Sr. &family, I am very sorry for your lost. In painful moments as such trust "GOD" & in every moment, Thank "GOD". May the Lord always keep you. Judy Dennis-Pettway & Family

Bishop Kenyon Williams

October 3, 2008

To the family and friends I give my deepest condolinces and gratitude. I knew Tyrone he was a very good friend and he will truley and deeply be missed by all. My prayers are with you all. If you need anything you can contact me at my email.

Shatana Smith

October 3, 2008

Tyrone was a great friend from middle school to high school. I send my condolences and prayers to his family and friends in their time of need. Tyrone will be missed truly from his music to his smile. R.I.P Tyrone you'll be missed.

Mae Quarles

October 3, 2008

To Pam & Tyrone Sr. & Family: "GOD" is your strength. Joy will come, hold on to your faith... My deepest sympathy, Mae Quarles (Bpt.,Ct.)

Sheena Hutchinson

October 3, 2008

To the family,
I send my condolence to you all. I pray my deepest prayer of comfort and peace. Psalm 34:18 tells us “The Lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Please stay encourage in this time of need.

Grace and Peace,

Marcus & Tierra Williams

October 3, 2008

To the family and friends of Mr. Tyrone Craig, Jr: Our prayer is that God will comfort and keep you all during your time of sorrow. We also pray for his children that they be kept and that the gifts and talents of their father will continue to rest in them. God bless you all.

Chynll Kearney

October 3, 2008

I went to school with Tyrone and though we were not very close I still will miss him. My prayers, thoughts, and condolences are with all his family and friends. Tyrone was always so sweet. I remember back in middle school we were in the gospel choir together and I always admired his talent on both the keyboard and the drums. Tyrone, I know you are in a better place and though it hurts now everything will be all right. Heaven just got brighter.

Sheena Graham, Dominique and Kyle

October 3, 2008

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you. Earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal...

LaDawn Newton

October 2, 2008

To the Craig and Vereen family,
I pray that God gives you peace in the midst of this storm. I never met your loved one but have heard of his prescence in this life. I am sure that he was a precious treasure to every one of you in many different ways. I know the Lord will comfort you and be the one to carry you through this difficult time. Rest assured Tyrone is with you in spirit and in the glory of God, watching down on you all.

Anthony Smith

October 2, 2008

To the Craig & Vereen Family,
May the peace of God rest upon you during this difficult time. Tyrone will truly be missed! I will always remember the good times that we had in gospel choir rehearsal at Harding High School. Tyrone was a humble person! He was a great friend. May he Rest In Peace.

Robert Hall

October 2, 2008

to the family ..tyrone was a wonderful person,,he had a wonderful
gift with music ..i bless him his soul..
and his family..may the lord bless
you,,and be with you..

Kimberly Jones-Williams

October 2, 2008

To the Craig and Vereen Families:

Our prayers and condolences are with you in this season of life. For we know and believe that the God of ALL comfort, is and will and shall continue to keep you all.

With all our love,
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Williams & family

Renita norris

October 2, 2008

Condolences to Tyrone's loved ones. He was a son, a father, a brother, a loved one, friend,musician, but most of all a child of God. His presence will truly be missed!

JESSICA NELSON

October 2, 2008

TO THE CRAIG FAMILY,
I AM DEEPLY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT TYRONE HE WAS A TRUE AND GOOD FRIEND AND I JUST WANT TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I AM PRAYING FOR YOU AND KNOW THIS HE IS AN ANGEL NOW SINGING AND DANCING IN HEAVEN. DANIELLLE I LOVE YOU AND IF YOU NEED ANYONE TO TALK TO CALL ME.

Kimberley Horton

October 2, 2008

To the family,
We want to extend our deepest sympathy, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May the God of peace comfort and keep you.
Elder & Evang. Chris Horton
North Haven, CT

Beverly Smith-Mack

October 2, 2008

To the Craig and Vereen Family:

Our prayers go out to you during this trying time. May God continue to strengthen you during this time of bereavement. Tyrone will be greatly missed by Calvary Temple Christian Center. We enjoyed him playing the organ. His music was filled with anointing.

Shirley Smith and Family

Rev. and Mrs. Jerome Murray and Family

October 2, 2008

My Dear Sister and Friend Pam,
We were so heartbroken to hear about your loss, our condolences and prayers go out to you and your family. May our God substain and keep all of you during this time of grief. Our prayer is that after the crowd is gone and especially during the times when no one is around and you feel the loss even deeper, that you feel the loving arms of our Heavenly Father wrapped around you comforting you like only he can. We love you, and will continue to pray for your strength.

Evoria Britt

October 2, 2008

Vereen & Craig Family
May God keep you during this time of sorrow, we extend our deepest sympathy.
Apostle Evoria Britt& Fresh & Anew Family.

Denise Gay

October 2, 2008

To the Vereen & Craig Family, May you always look to the hills, your strength comes from the "LORD"... We are very sorry for your loss. May "GOD" always keep you now and always. Denise & Homer Gay (Branford, Ct.)

Jackie Pullen-Daniels

October 2, 2008

God is able to keep you in this time of sorrow. Meditate on His promises and know He will comfort you and keep you. We will miss Tyrone at Rehoboth COGIC. Deacon and Evangelist Daniels

SHELBY Ebron

October 2, 2008

My Sympathy goes out to the family.



Ebron Family

AHMAD Daniels

October 2, 2008

To the family!
In this time of sorrow, we extend our deepest sympathy. Hold on to Gods unchanging hand, and he will comfort you..the word says so! Remember, weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. We are praying for you!
Respectfully,
Ahmad & DeLita Daniels and family

FLO Williams

October 2, 2008

My condolence to the family of Tyrone Craig,I didn't have the priviledge to meet him,but just by what my friend Syiedah Rahman said,you could tell he was a fine young man...Your heart still ache with sadness,and your secret tears still flow,what it takes to miss him,no one will ever know....I will pray for your family as you continue to mourn your loss..........

Terri Alford

October 1, 2008

R.I.P. Ty! Memories of you will be sketeched in our minds forever. Good times in Dunbar's Gospel Choir w/Mr. Watson.
May God bless your family and you watch over us in this earthly dwelling, for you are in a better place.

Robin McKinney

October 1, 2008

To Vereen & Craig Families

My condolences to you all - - Tyrone was an exceptional young man.

May God keep you during this time and always - - his music and memory will live on in your hearts.

Robin McKinney

Chella Pettway & Family

October 1, 2008

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Chella Pettway

October 1, 2008

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Pastor Gilbert & Lady Yvette Ginyard CornerStone Church of God in Christ

October 1, 2008

To the Family and Friends of
Tyrone E. Craig Jr.

You are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this very difficult time.

Carey & Nicole Wilson

October 1, 2008

Jennie and the Vereen Family

I am sooo sorry for your family's loss. I will keep you in our prayers

Justyn & LaToya Still

October 1, 2008

May God Bless and keep your family during this tough lost; it was God's plan. Remember he never places a burden on our hearts that we can not handle--just keep praying for others, as others will do for you.
-Calvary Family Member

Jason Drish

October 1, 2008

R.I.P you will forever be missed!

Minister Charles L Ross III

October 1, 2008

To the Craig and Vereen Family,
You have my heart felt condolences words can not express how I am feeling Tyrone will truly be missed by myself and my Family I know that rite now things seem crazy, it's these times that we have to depend on the principles that we teach and just trust in God. Having lost a sibling some years ago I can tell you it's not going to be easy to get over but as the days and the months and the years go by it does get better just remember this (Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal.)
2 Corinthians 1 Vs. 3-4

3. Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;

4.Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.

Amy P.

October 1, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Craig family. The talent he had was like no other I have ever heard. He will DEFINITELY be missed on Sunday morning at CTCC but his memory will live on forever. RIP Tyrone......

Leandra Smith

October 1, 2008

My prayers are with you during this time. Tyrone you will be missed. You were very talented and Calvary will miss your hands hitting those piano keys. Not seeing you over in the corner playing with Will and Ray will be hard, but I know you will be watchin from up above!

Pastor Gee, Lady Gee

October 1, 2008

To the Vereens, and the Craig family:

We loved Tyrone, and we will never forget him! Our thoughts, and prayers are with you. May the God of all grace comfort you, and grant you peace!

With Love,

Pastor Fred, and Lady Gee

October 1, 2008

To the family:

You are in our prayers. May God continue to strenghten you through this time of loss!

Rev. and Mrs. W. Vance Cotten, Sr. and
The Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Middletown, CT

Chris Edwards, Sr

October 1, 2008

Tyrone will be greatly missed!! Endless was his potential!!! Timeless was his sound!!! We continue to pray for the family and close friends!!! God bless!!

Pamela Adams-Smith

October 1, 2008

To the Craig and Vereen Family ,
Wendy craig May God Keep and Bless you in your time of bereavement and allow the good memories to help heal your broken hearts.

Deacon & Deaconess Brian and Pamela Smith
New Covenant Church of God
Bridgeport

Mr. & Mrs. Edward Edmonds

October 1, 2008

The anointing that exuded from his soul and poured out through his fingers will forever be missed. We will speak well of him and try to convey to those who didn't know him, how gifted he was. What a tragedy that we have lost the sound of his voice and playing. Shall we never lose the memory and lesson his life and death has taught. We are praying always and ask the Lord for strength for us all in this time of sorrow. Our love goes out to the Family and special prayers for the all the children.

Pastor Toni Mack

October 1, 2008

Christ is your comfort!

Evangelist Irma Crawford

October 1, 2008

To Pamela Vereen Craig and the Vereen and Craig Families,

My thoughts and prayers are with you . May your memories bring you comfort.

Renae Kennedy

October 1, 2008

Our prayers go out to the family. May God keep you at your time of need.
Elder & Evang Richard Kennedy, Rehoboth COGIC

Reva Pettway-Nelson

October 1, 2008

Mr. & Mrs Woodrow Vereen and the Craig family, I wish to send my deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family.

a friend fr. Calvary

October 1, 2008

May God bless the family and Rev. Vereen in this difficult time.you are in our prayers

God's Generation Ministries, Inc.

October 1, 2008

Our prayers are deeply extended to Mrs. Craig, Daniel, and the entire Family. Tyrone has and will continue to be a blessing to our ministry, our music, and our lives. His life touched our hearts in ways words will never explain...

Sincerely,

Pastor Junior Fountain

Kimberly, Collin & Cheryse Gonzales

October 1, 2008

Tyrone will be greatly missed...
amazingly talented pianist <3
R.I.P

Leslie Wallace

October 1, 2008

Craig Family - I am praying for your spiritual comfort and your peace of mind, and, that you will remain strong in the faith.

Words offer little comfort, because no matter how many folks are there for you, once we all go back to our own homes, our lives basically remain the same .... of course we will ALL miss Tyrone, BUT....... your household will forever be changed.

Just know that God is walking along side you, He has promised to be with you at all times for it is only He who can give you the inner peace that will sustain and your precious children at this painful time.

"And Lord haste the day when the faith shall be sight,

The clouds be rolled back as a scroll,

The trump shall resound,

and, the Lord shall descend,

Even so, it is well with my soul".

Jesus overcame death and therefore, it has been determined that due to his personal relationship with Jesus Christ our personal Savior .......................

Tyrone E. Craig Jr. "Shall Live Again"!

Dennis Bayne

October 1, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to Tyrone's family. A nice young man with outstanding musical talent. We will certainly miss him.
Elder & Mo Bayne,REHOBOTH COGIC

Eriberto Santos

October 1, 2008

Tyrone, It's hard to bare with the thoughts, knowing that you are not around, but i know you are in heaven smilie down at us. You're spirit lives on, in the music you played and in the looks of your beautiful daughter. Just the thought about the times we shared in Middle school, Dunbar School Band was the best. We will always be proud of your accomplishments. Your Family misses you, your friends miss you, but we all know that you are in a way better place, watching over us may your soul rest in peace bro. We Love ya!!

DEBBIE & MATT PROCTOR

October 1, 2008

you will be missed in a way that I never believed. I thank God that we had the time that was alloted for the music from such a person as you. I thank you for the music you gave us to remember.
LOVE WILL ALSO BE
MUSIC FOR OUR GOD.
THAT YOU

DOUGLAS TINY HATTON

October 1, 2008

MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THIS FAMILY AT THIS TIME IN NEED MY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU

John S. Perry

October 1, 2008

Tyrone will truly be missed, he was wonderful person i met a while back at a church service where he accompanied me on the piano and i played the organ and there we hit it off as good friends and we would play sometimes at different events. God has given this young man a talent and he utilized it to the fullest by giving God all the praise. Now take your rest my brother, God has you now, and everyday with Jesus is sweeter than the day before..With sincere gratitude to you for your service in the lord, I and the rest of the Bridgeport area musicians say thanks....May God continue to look over the entire Craig & Vereen Families during this difficult time ...

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