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Robert Crofton Obituary
November 11, 2024
Greensboro, Georgia - Robert Crofton, 78, formally of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina and Fair Haven, New Jersey passed away on November 11.
Bob was born June 4, 1946 in New York City to the late Harry and Lorraine Crofton. After high school Bob enlisted in the US Navy where he served on an Aircraft Carrier in the Mediterranean. Upon his return he began a career on Wall Street where he worked at AG Becker, Citibank and Merrill Lynch.
He met the love of his life, Pat, at Moriarity's on Flatbush Avenue prior to his Naval service. They married in 1969 and raised their family in Fair Haven. They spent their years in New Jersey on the dance floor and enjoying the beach with family and friends. Bob realized his dream to retire by the age of 50 and he and Pat relocated to their home on Hilton Head Island, SC. There they could be found playing golf, enjoying the beach and a nice cold Chardonnay in the evening. They made many wonderful memories with their six grandchildren who adored their "Bubba".
Bob is a former member of Monmouth Beach Bath and Tennis Club, Rumson Country Club, and Country Club of Hilton Head.
He was predeceased by his wife Pat and sisters Kathy and Jane. He is survived by his beloved daughters, Aileen Tuorto (Greg) and Maura Smith (Chuck), grandchildren Ryan, Scout, Kerry, Abby, Quinn and Crofton,sisters Lorraine (Alex), Lynn, and Terry(Ken), and brothers Jimmy(Susan) and John.
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