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ROBERT B. "BONES" HOLDCROFT
ROBERT B. "BONES" HOLDCROFT
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ROBERT HOLDCROFT Obituary
Age 78 of McCandless Twp. Unexpectedly on Friday February 12, 2010; beloved husband of Margaret "Peggy" Gribben Holdcroft; loving father of Bob (Melissa), Margie Claffey, Tim (Michele), and Michael (Tammie); loving grandfather of Annie, Steven, Jake, Robbie, Lindsay, Jill, Sam, and Jessalyn; brother of Patsy Fitzpatrick, Marge Birsic, Marilu Roos, Jim, Paul, Dan, and the late Ed Holdcroft. Bones was a veteran of the Korean War. He was the former owner of Burgers Wagon Wheel. He was a boilermaker and a member of the A.O.H. and the Ceili Club. He will be missed by all who knew him and remembered for his sense of humor and one liners. Friends received Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at GEORGE A. THOMA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 10418 Perry Hwy., Wexford. Funeral mass Monday at 10AM in St. Alexis Church. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. If desired, the family suggests memorials to the National Pancreas Foundation, (866) 726-2737.
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Sandy Di Mond
March 1, 2010
Dear Peg and Family,
The twinkle in his Irish eyes will always remain a special part of all the wonderful memories that will live forever in our hearts. My love and prayers are with all of you.
Steve Murphy
February 20, 2010
Dear Tim and family,
The Murphy family (Susan, Steve, Elena and Grace) wish to offer you and your family our thoughts and prayers for you and your father.
kevin kamins
February 18, 2010
bob, tim & mike:
it was with great sadness that kim, emma and myself learned of your father's passing. our sincere condolences to your mother and your respective family(s) for the loss. as sad time this must certainly be for you all, nonetheless, bones is to be congratulated and celebrated (along with your mom) for a "job well done" in raising such wonderful kids and grandchildren.
your are in our thoughts and prayers.
sincerely,
kevin kamins
kimberly gray-kamins
Jeff Corsello
February 16, 2010
Dear Tim and Family: Please accept my condolences at the loss of your father. It has been a long time since I've seen everybody, since childhood hockey. I recall your father as a very kind and gentle man. Regrettably I cannot be in town to visit and offer my support. I hope you are all well.
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February 16, 2010
Peggy, Truely sorry for your loss. Bones will always be remember by our family. We have great memories of working with Bones. Mike will be there, with him in heaven. love Janet Carmody
Pat Torso
February 16, 2010
Dear Peggy, Bones bought alot of smiles into this world, will always remember him with a smile. Hope to come up for the reunion in July. Take care of yourself and hope to see you. Pat Feazell Torso
Jeff Perkins
February 15, 2010
Dear Bob Holdcroft and Family,
I am so sorry to hear the passing of your father, with our deepest sympathy and condolences. To loose a loved one is so very hard. Please lean on the strength of your family and friends.
Jeff Perkins and Family
Pat Lane
February 14, 2010
Dear Peggy and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your husbands passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Doug Stroup
February 14, 2010
Dear Holdcroft Family Members:
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of "Bones". We know he was loved much and will be deeply missed. Please accept our heart felt condolences. Trust in the Lord with all your heart. You are all in our prayers.
Sincerely,
The Stroup Family
Anne Hartigan
February 14, 2010
Dear Peggy and Family, I was sorry to hear about Bones. My thoughts and prayers are with you.. Love, Anne
February 14, 2010
Dear Aunt Peggy, Margie, Bobby, Timmy, Michael, and Family,
We were very sorry to hear of Uncle Bobby's death. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Love,
Betty Marie and Jim Schneider and Family
Craig Pracht
February 14, 2010
Bob and Tim,
You have my deepest condolences and sympathies on the loss of your father, having lost my father Nov. 2008 I know all to well what you and your family are going thru. Stay strong for mom and remember time heals all, at it's own pace.
February 14, 2010
Margie and family,
My heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you Margie and your mom and family on the passing of your father and husband, He will always be with you, God bless you all. With all my sympathy, Helen Goodhart.
Bea and Rege Fisher
February 14, 2010
Dear Peg and Family,
Rege and I were saddened to hear of the passing of "Bones." He regaled all of us with his seemingly endless supply of jokes; he had such a quick wit. You and your family went to great lengths to see that "Bones" was able to participate in events and go on trips regardless of the logistics involved (Harp & Fiddle, All Ireland, trips to Ireland, the Disney Cruise). It is a tribute to the strength of your family bond. A person could not hope for more from a spouse and children, he was well loved. Our thoughts will be with you in the coming months.
Joan Cassilly
February 13, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Don & Pat Hanley
February 13, 2010
Our hearts go out to Peggy and her family.
With deepest sympathy for your loss.
Barbara Sexton
February 13, 2010
Take joy in your yesterdays and hope in your tomorrows.
February 13, 2010
I am so sorry to learn of your loss.
With deepest sypathy, Lois Hays Clark
Jack Tobin
February 13, 2010
To The Holdcroft,
Please accept my deepest condolonces.I will always remember what a kind and gentle man we all had the pleasure of knowing and could call our friend.
Respectfully,
Jack Tobin,Jr.
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