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Thomas DeCrosta Obituary
He was lovingly remembered by his wife Lorraine, sons, Thomas W. DeCrosta Jr. and wife Diane of Reston, VA, Scott DeCrosta and wife Rebekah of Cypress, TX, 6 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and daughter-in-law, Katharine DeCrosta. He was predeceased by a son, Dr. Jeffrey DeCrosta, and brothers, Wallace DeCrosta, Peter DeCrosta, and Matthew DeCrosta.
Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. The family will be hosting a Memorial Dinner at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 332 N. Lauderdale St. Memphis, TN 38105.
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Gregory horne
June 15, 2025
Great man and teacher..since 75 i still remember Spanish . Rest up my friend
Scott DeCrosta
June 13, 2024
3 years and still miss you every day. Love you, Pop
Scott
Gregory horne
June 13, 2024
Another yr goes by...such an influencial teacher in my life
Scott DeCrosta
June 13, 2023
2 years on and you´re on my mind often. Miss you, pop!!
Gregory horne
June 13, 2023
Great teacher kept me in my place....still remember him.....
Gregory Horne
February 14, 2023
Mr. Decrosta...these are the time we think about people that jaf such an positive impact on me...i was a pleasure being bad in your class and you catching me. Making me come front and sing solo spanish love songs.....truely a great man and teacher..rest in peace
Gregory Horne
June 13, 2022
I wanted to share again what a great teacher he was. Class was always fun and learned automatically. I still remember the song he made me sing in front of class when I was not paying attention....thank you for being in my life...
Susan Derr Kirk LHS Class of '65
July 3, 2021
Condolences are kindly offered to the family of Mr. Thomas W. DeCrosta on behalf of Bethlehem's Liberty High School Class of 1965. Mr. DeCrosta served as our Senior Class Advisor and was a wonderful mentor as he offered guidance and support to our class. We also acknowledge his service to our country having served in the United States Navy during World War II.
gregory horne
June 19, 2021
incredible teacher true professional made everything fun...I remember being distracted in class... he said senior come up front sing a Spanish love song...to this day I still remember song. go pates
Spence & Reese Pierce
June 19, 2021
Mrs Decrosta, Tom, Scott and family,
So sorry to hear about Mr.DeCrosta. He was a humble,hard working man who always put his family first. Please accept our prayers and condolences. May he rest in peace.
Paul Cmorey
June 19, 2021
Mr. Decrosta was my teacher at Liberty and later worked with him
at Bethlehem Steel. I remember him as a kind and helpful man. Great teacher. May he rest well.
Pat Kauffman
June 19, 2021
Scott and family, May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
June 18, 2021
Sir,
Thank You for Your service to our country.
God Bless You!
God be with your family!
Sincerely,
A Grateful US Citizen
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