James A. "Jim" Croussore

James A. Croussore, 80, of Lafayette, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024, in his home.
He was born March 26, 1944, in Albuquerque, NM to the late Jim and Kathryn Miller Croussore.
Jim graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1962. After high school, Jim graduated from Purdue earning both his Bachelors and Maters degrees.
Jim married Janet B. Weise on January 21, 1967.
Jim started his career at CC as a teacher and coach and numerous other roles in 1968, until his retirement in 2008.
He was a member of St. Ann's Church and Shrine. He also served there as a Eucharistic Minister.
Jim enjoyed woodworking and spending time with family when he wasn't coaching football, wrestling and teaching Drivers Ed.
Surviving are wife, Janet Croussore, son Jim Croussore (Karen), daughter Julie (Rick Terry), and 3 grandchildren Justin Terry (Megan), Madison Clutter (Davis), and Rachael Terry (fiancé Cade Hennemann) and 2 great grandchildren, Easton and Norah.
Jim was proceeded in death by his parents Jim and Kathryn Croussore.
Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Wednesday at St. Ann Catholic Church Lafayette.
Service will be at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at St. Ann Catholic Church Lafayette. Interment will follow St. Mary Catholic Cemetery Lafayette, IN.
A special thank you to all the physicians over the years and to Southern Care Hospice.
Memorial contributions in Jim's name may be made to: Central Catholic Wrestling Program (giving.lcss.org/give-now/)
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