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Robert (Bob) Paul Croce

1957 - 2023

Robert (Bob) Paul Croce

1957 - 2023

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BORN

1957

DIED

2023

Robert (Bob) Croce Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 25 to Jan. 29, 2023.

Bob Croce, a local singer/songwriter passed away on January 21,2023 with his beloved wife, Robin, by his side. Bob was a familiar face & player in the tri-state area for more than 40 years. Bob played at universities, hundreds of events, weddings and clubs, as well as opening for several national acts over the years. He gathered friends and fans at every gig.

First cousin to Jim Croce, Bob created his own following, and inspired many with his music. Preferring live performances, Bob intentionally avoided recording. He loved life, his music and friends and family. In addition to his wife, Robin (Johnson) Croce, Bob is survived by his sisters: Teri Marino (Dick) & Maria Swan (Randy Hitchcock). Bob was the proud fur daddy to 2 Border Collies, Elli & Colby.

A celebration of life is being planned for the future.

Donations may be in made is his name to the American Heart Association or to YOUR local pet rescue organization.

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May 17, 2025

Tom McCaffrey posted to the memorial.

January 10, 2025

Andra Cassidy posted to the memorial.

January 9, 2025

Charlotte Hash posted to the memorial.

39 Entries

Tom McCaffrey

May 17, 2025

Bob...... You had a warm and accepting spirit. We had many a conversation over the years and your even outlook added some real peace to my life. I had no artistic talent and I always thought it was a real shame yours was always in the shadow of your cousin's. You deserved your own light. I hope you are in good company wherever you are, and I know your family is well taken care of as you spoke so glowingly of them. You will be missed.

Andra Cassidy

January 10, 2025

Miss you Bob..Still think about you often..

Charlotte Hash

January 9, 2025

I miss you, Bob. Frank and I both do. Getting to see you perform over the years, and most recently at Harry´s Savoy, was always a treat.
I´m sharing these for your wife or family who want to see you perform again. Beautiful videos.

Bob Croce on "Focus Delaware":

https://youtu.be/IZXZlRmOg4s?si=vw454a4rF0zD9olj

https://youtu.be/YpcK6Jk6K8I?si=6DyKh8AI-2QVKCXK

Mike Acello

December 19, 2024

can´t believe it´s been almost two years, miss you everyday BoB, watching you perform, conversations and our lunches! Rip my dear friend!

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Ron Gletherow

December 18, 2024

Still missing you, Bob. Gone way too soon, my friend.

Ron Gletherow

December 12, 2023

We'll all miss you this Christmas, Bob, like we always do. You left us way too soon.
I'll always remember how kind you were to me and Margaret. I was always inspired, not only by your music, but by your friendship.
Miss you always, my friend.

Teresa

June 17, 2023

I am so sorry to hear of Bob Croce´s passing. My late husband and I enjoyed his occasional performances at the French Quarter Bistro in Royersford. Always a good time of singalongs of tunes we grew up hearing and loving. Rest in peace.

Judy Aimone Picetti

May 5, 2023

Much love and prayers to you, Robin!

Bob has such a HUGE and SPECIAL place in my heart from my college days in Philadelphia --- (many thanks to Erin for posting photos - I am top left in the group shot!) --Every Tues @ Smokey Joe's - no matter what - we were there - same table- singing along!! He was love, loyalty, honesty and he was a true friend, great fun and had contagious joy!! I hope he is hanging out "with SP in the yard -- Life used to be so hard.........Now everything is easy".....

REST IN PEACE old friend!!

Andra Cassidy(Bunny Fields)

March 10, 2023

Bob will always hold a special place in my heart. I met him when he worked in Spencer's in Granite Run mall in 1975, I was 14 years. Little did I know at the time he would become a life long friend
When I first met Robin, I knew she would be the love of his life..He would light up when he talked about her. I was fortunate enough to work with her and get to know the awesome lady that he would marry in a cornfield in Kane, Pennsylvania..Bob was not only an awesome musician (I loved going to hear his gigs) but an awesome person.. Love you bob..I will miss you my friend ..Love you Robin..

Charlotte J Hash

February 6, 2023

My husband and I loved Bob. We´ve known him since the early 80´s. We ran into him at Harry´s every now and then and would alway stay to listen. He loved catching up with us during breaks. What a wonderful man and amazing talent. Love you, Bob. RIP.

https://youtu.be/YpcK6Jk6K8I

Tom,AnnaMaria,John and Lilly

February 4, 2023

All of us here at Mike and Emma's extend our deepest sympathies to Bob's Family. We are truly sorry to read of his passing. We always enjoyed our conversations with him. He will be missed.

Brenda Lee Kilgore

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Jo H.

January 31, 2023

My deepest sympathy to the Croce Family for the loss of your loved one, Robert Paul, "Bob", and pray God gives you comfort, peace and strength during this difficult time.

William McCord

January 31, 2023

So very sorry to hear of Bob´s passing. I use to hear him play at a local pub and enjoyed his music. The first time I heard him I was smiling and enjoying my time while of course at a pub people were talking and enjoying. I guess he appreciated my attention and after his set was over he came over and talked for awhile. Gave me his schedule and I believe a email sign ip to get notified when and where he was performing. Second shift didn´t allow me to go but always remembered his kindness. Rest in Peace Bob.

Tom & Sue Jones

January 30, 2023

Back in the early 1990s, while I was dating my now husband of 29 years, we walked into a Ground Round restaurant in Delaware in search of cinnamon dipper desserts and heard this fantastic musician. Although I can’t recall the song, I was amazed by his performance - he had the sweetest James Taylor voice and oh, that guitar! I heard the baseline the melody and rhythmic strum and asked my “date“ is all that music coming from that one guitar? That was our introduction to the pure, sweet, sounds of our friend, Bob.

We started to follow Bob and he became such a good friend over the years. We’ve only met Robin a few times but we felt like we knew Robin and Ellie and Colby from the pictures and stories that Bob lovingly shared with us.

We loved it when Bob played in Wildwood, New Jersey, where we had our summer condo. After a gig, Tom and Bob would go to Dragon House for Chinese food. Bob would often crash with us and we all go to the beach the next day. Bob would float endlessly beyond the breakers while we wondered from the shore if he had fallen asleep out there.

We will miss his big heart, contagious smile, corny jokes (a flea walked into a bar and asked is the bar tender here) and beautiful music.

“Hark, now hear the sailors cry, smell the sea and feel the sky. let your soul and spirit fly”- Van Morrison

Mike Acello

January 29, 2023

I met Bob about ten years ago, a friend of mine suggested I go see him play, so my wife and I first saw Bob perform at the LaPorta restaurant in media, we had a great time, he was very engaging, enjoyed talking to him an listening to his music! became friends that night, saw him perform many times after that! my heart aches with his passing, he will continue to make beautiful music! My condolences to his wife Robin and hie family! Rest In Peace my friend!

Jeff Olszewski & Cindy Ruth

January 28, 2023

Jeff and I are so sorry to hear about your loss! Howie is sending you kisses and love!

Jacqueline McNamara

January 27, 2023

I´m so very sorry for your loss us girls went to hear him play many many times Be Proud Stay Strong he´s still flying around you singing sweetly!

Erin Williams Wright

January 27, 2023

Erin Williams Wright

January 27, 2023

Erin Williams Wright

January 27, 2023

Erin Williams Wright

January 27, 2023

I´m so sorry to hear this Robin. Bob was a huge part of my college days! A whole bunch of us from Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science would head down to Smokey Joe´s every Tuesday night in the mid to late 80s to see Bob play! He was a great guy and a great musician. Some of us became pretty friendly with him over those years. I even dressed as him for Halloween one year! Here´s some pics from those days

Dave Herman

January 27, 2023

Condolences to his wife and family. I first met Bob in the 70´s when I worked with his Mom at Sears. Enjoyed seeing him play at a few venues and listening to his music. Lost track of him over the next few decades and then fast forward to 2015 or so and was having dinner at Penn Oaks Patio Pub on a Friday night and found out he was singing there that night. Didn´t realize he was still performing. Introduced myself and told him I had worked with his Mom and followed him in the 70´s. Very enjoyable night listening to him again after all those years. Sorry to hear of his passing.

Bob McAdams

January 27, 2023

RIP Bob who played at my wedding in 1983. His mom and my late wife were good friends.

Janet & Steve Heck

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Janet

January 27, 2023

Bob was a really nice and geniune person. He was very talented and I have so many fond memories of him as I gathered with friends. He made all those moments special. RIP Bob, you will always be remembered and hold a special place in my heart.

Ron & Margaret Gletherow

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Ron Gletherow

January 26, 2023

Ron Gletherow

January 26, 2023

Ron Gletherow

January 26, 2023

Ron Gletherow

January 26, 2023

Ron Gletherow

January 26, 2023

Many memories of times spent with Bob. He certainly was special. Both of us always into music, we'd recently been planning Bob's studio, which he was building.
I remember when Bob drove down to Atlantic City just to meet Margaret and myself, a three hour round trip to spend an evening with us and play some guitar together. That's the kind of guy he was.
My heart goes out to his wife, Robin, and all of his family.

Karen Subers

January 26, 2023

My deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy with the loss of Bob. I´ve worked for his wonderful wife Robin with her pet sitting/dog walking business for 22 years now. So I got the pleasure of getting to know Bob. It was so enjoyable going to some of his gigs and listening to him play. He was such a talented and wonderful musician. I also enjoyed getting together for dinners with him and Robin. He liked telling lots of jokes and making us laugh. Bob was such a kind hearted man with such a special bond and love for his dogs! Bob will truly be missed by many and certainly by me! Rest In Peace my friend.

John M Senecal

January 26, 2023

John M Senecal

January 26, 2023

John M Senecal

January 26, 2023

I met Bob in the early 1980´s through his late cousin Steve Angelucci, in Ocean City, NJ. I went to see Bob perform in a number of small venues at the Jersey Shore, together with Steve and the late Sal Joseph (who´d been a close friend and associate of the cousins´ late great cousin, Jim Croce). Those were good times. The wine flowed, we ate well, and we enjoyed summer weekends at Steve´s place. We spent time on the beach or the boardwalk, dined in, dined out, and connected with friends, their stories and music. It all seems as though it was just the other day. I remember Bob as a soft-spoken guy who performed well a repertoire of soft rock songs ~ including those of James Taylor. I am sad to learn of Bob´s passing. "May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest."

Nancy Farrell

January 26, 2023

My husband, Jack, and I are very sad to hear of Bob's passing. We went to many of his gigs over the last ten years, and he entertained the guests at our daughter's wedding. He was friendly and a good soul, and this showed in his song choices (James Taylor, Cat Stevens, Neil Young). In other words, the songs that made people feel good and brought back the great 60s and 70s. We offer our deep condolences to Bob's wife and rest of the family. We will never forget him.

Jack and Nancy Farrell and Family

American Heart Association

January 26, 2023

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Helen McDaid

January 26, 2023

Bob you have touched so many people with your music. I remember meeting you the first time that you came to play for our residents. You had them all singing along with you some even dancing. Then I became friends with Robin. I was lucky enough to have you both in our lives. You really will be missed. Even by my fur baby who would knock Robin over to get to you. RIP Bob.

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