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Daniel Aloysius Cragg

Daniel Aloysius Cragg obituary

Daniel Cragg Obituary

Daniel Aloysius Cragg, 55, died peacefully at home March 31, 2012, surrounded by his entire family. He was born July 3, 1956, in Corry to the late Victor N. Cragg and Gerri Cragg of Corry.
He is survived by the love of his life, Debbie Sweet Cragg whom he married in 1984, and their three children; Daniele Cragg and her fiancé Eric Sproveri of Pittsfield, PA, Derek Cragg and his fiancé Jessica Siksa of Cannonsburg, Pa., and Dustin Zip Cragg of Corry. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Shirley Sweet Pattison and her husband Nelson. His brothers and sisters include, Valerie Cragg Brooke and her husband Alan of Richmond, VA, Mary Beth Minnick and her husband Roger of Corry, Michael Cragg and his wife Holley of Geneva, NY, Patti Cragg Brown and her husband David of Corry, Bill Cragg and his partner Jaspr of Washington DC, and Kelly Cragg and his wife Rachel of Corry. He had many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly, Jeff and Colleen, Amanda and Bridget, Alex and Michael Vic, Katiy, Michael and Patrick, and John, Matt and Liam. He is also survived by many, many cousins including the Amys, Petersons, Klugees and Noreen Goda Santelli.
He is preceded in death by his father, Victor N. Cragg and his two brothers, John "Zip" Cragg and Timothy A. Cragg and his father-in-law Gerald E. Sweet.
Dan was involved in many activities and organizations. He coached basketball for St. Thomas School and Little League Baseball for many years.
He was a member of St. Thomas Church his entire life, a member of the Elk Clubs for a number of years and a Union Stewart for National Fuel. He was an avid sport's fan. Some of his favorites included Hobart Football, the Browns, the Philies, the Celtics and of course, Notre Dame. He was the best auctioneer for the Sullivan's Reunions for the past 20 years. Many would see him on the golf course, which was one of his favorite past times. But his favorite past time was spending time with his family.
There will be a memorial service at St. Thomas Church on Wednesday April 4th at 10am with a dinner for family and friends immediately following at St. Elizabeth's Community Center
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Dan's memory to Corry Hospice, 1086 Mead Avenue, Corry, PA 16407.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Finger Lakes Times from Apr. 3 to Apr. 5, 2012.

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Danielle Sproveri

February 16, 2013

I can't believe its almost been a year. Missing you always and forever
Love you lots <3

Evelyn Dillon

April 5, 2012

Mike,Holley & Families I never knew Daniel, but I do know he was young like my Husband who recently went to be with the Lord. May his memories fill your hearts with peace and know his spirits live on & you all will reunite in God's time. This is a difficult time, just know he is always in your heart. God Bless each an all. Coach Cragg another sports fan layed to rest.

Sierra Burek

April 4, 2012

I have rental property in Corry & I believe he is the one that always came to the house to turn the gas on. I spoke to him many times & he was always very kind & polite. He will be missed...

April 4, 2012

our prays are with all of you,sorry for youlose love aunt clarabell burdiak jr,and pauline,gary white family

Josette Black(Maedje)

April 4, 2012

Prayers for your family.

April 3, 2012

Mike and Holly,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Patty and Bill Ryan, San Antonio, Florida

April 3, 2012

Mike and Holly, Sorry for your lose. Our thoughts are with you.
Gary and Chris MacWhorter

Terri Paver

April 3, 2012

I am sorry for your earthly loss, but you will all be reunited one day in Heaven. My prayers are with you all.

April 3, 2012

Dustin and family,
My deepest sympathy. I pray for comfort in this sad time. Find strength in the word of God.
Donna Smolko

Charles French

April 3, 2012

My friend Dan,,,,,,,,Wow what a weekend in Buffalo when we raised our hands and join'd the Navy!....Buffalo is still smolder'n!.......Was cool to see your folks in Great Lakes for your graduation from boot camp!......Only talked to you a couple times since.....But still call you "Friend".....Steve French.

John & Pat McIntyre

April 2, 2012

Our sympathy and prayers.

April 1, 2012

Dear Cragg Family, I truly know what you are going thru at this time as I just lost my Husband/father of my boys this past Thursday. I knew Dan from when I worked at Webber's Little Store years ago, and I knew Zip when we worked at Sander's together. Always loved being around both gentlemen. Please know your family is in our prayers at this time. Mary, Kristopher, and Kody Barlow

Nancy Ferro

April 1, 2012

Dear Gerri, Debbie and the entire Cragg family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Dan was a very sweet person. We are honored to have known him. He is with God now and there will never again be suffering. Only eternal peace and love. May the Good Lord hold him close always. Dan, this is for you....WE ARE ND!!
Love and prayers,
Ernie & Nancy Ferro

April 1, 2012

Deb,my wife and I are so sorry for you and your family.Take care and we will be praying for you.Bill and Janet Whaley

April 1, 2012

Dear Cragg Family, I 'm sorry to hear of Dan's passing. My prayers & thoughts are with you. God bless you. Mary Ann Shampoe Tucson,Az.

April 1, 2012

Dear Cragg Family
We are sorry to hear about your lost
take care and god be with you all
Mickey & John Eggleston Corry Pa.

Craig Heuser

April 1, 2012

Dear Bill & Cragg family, My sympathy to all of you at this time of loss. May your tears be wiped away and may your memories bring you comfort and peace. Daniel has now been born into life eternal and we can rejoice knowing that he is in the hands of a loving God. I will lift you up in prayer as you celebrate a life well lived.

Addison Reeder

April 1, 2012

Dear Cragg Family,
I'm so sorry to learn of Dan's passing. I have many fond memories of the old days in the neighborhood. Dan and his family are in my prayers.

Thomas Fialkowski

April 1, 2012

Debbie and family,
Just a brief note to let you know that Dan and all of you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Fr. Tom Fialkowski

Denise & Jim Nichols

April 1, 2012

Dear Kelly, Rachel, Patti, Family & Friends: We are So Sorry to hear about Dan's Passing. We will be keeping you ALL in our Thoughts & Prayers during this difficult time. May God Bless & Be With You ALL!

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