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Dawn Crotty Obituary
November 13, 1952 - February 11, 2017
Raleigh
Dawn Russo Crotty, 64, beloved wife of Tom Crotty, died February 11, 2017 in Raleigh, NC. Born in Winchester, MA to the late John and Sheila Russo, she was a resident of Stratford, CT, and Rock Island, IL, before moving to Raleigh in 1991. She was a graduate of Lauralton High School, Boston College, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Prior to starting her family, she lived and volunteered at the Catholic Worker House in Davenport, IA.
Dawn was a longtime volunteer with the marriage preparation and caregivers ministries at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. For the past 18 years, she worked as an administrative assistant at NCSU.
Dawn will be remembered for her kindness, caring, and strength. Her family meant the world to her and she to them, and she will be greatly missed. Dawn is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Tom; her children, Michael and Niamh, Kevin and Caitlin, and Matt and Lauren; her grandchildren, Liam, MaireAine, Nuala, Dylan, and Grayson; her brother Kevin Russo and fiancee Judi Giammarco, and sister Robin and husband James Valle. She was predeceased by her brother, David Russo.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Transitions LifeCare Hospice for the compassionate care and support they gave to Dawn and her family.
A visitation will be at 12:00pm on Wednesday, February 15, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 11401 Leesville Road, Raleigh, NC. Instead of flowers, please consider a donation to the Interfaith Food Shuttle (http://foodshuttle.org). Please visit www.caringbridge.org/visit/dawncrotty to leave online condolences.
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BonieAnn Stevens
July 4, 2017
Dear Tom and Sons,
Our Lord, Our Lady, and dear Saint Joseph will carry you in your sorrows. Please know I share in your sadness. Dawn was a good friend to me at Lauralton Hall. I shall pray for the repose of her soul and for all of you! Keep well.
God Bless,
BonnieAnn (Monachelli) Stevens
Diane Wilson
February 14, 2017
I knew Dawn from working with her on the PTA board at Carroll Middle School and at Sanderson High School...and then later at Rex Hospital when she came in to visit church members. She was a truly great person. Peace to her family.
Gus & Alice Rodríguez
February 14, 2017
Dear Tom our prayers are with you and your family.
Rain Burquist
February 13, 2017
I only met Dawn a little over a year ago through a St Francis ministry. Gentle and strong at the same time, we enjoyed more than one laugh together. I will miss her and am happy for the gift of our paths crossing. Peace to her beloved family.
Kathy and John Hrivnak
February 13, 2017
Very sorry to hear this news of your loss. Dawn was a very special lady and friend. Our times together with our boys were very rewarding. Our thoughts and prayers are strong tonight and are with your Family.
Pat Christy Philipp
February 12, 2017
My heartfelt sympathy to the Crotty and Russo families for your profound loss.
Dawn, a beautiful soul, will remain alive in our hearts forever. ❤
Peace to all.
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