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Albert Joseph Crotty Sr.

Albert Crotty Obituary

Crotty, Albert Joseph, Sr. Fortified with the Sacrament of Holy Mother Church, Nov. 5, 2008. Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Weir) Crotty for 61 years; dear father of Kitty (Nick) Pavia, Judi (Rich) Strassburger, Peggy (Mike) Webb, Pam Driscoll, Brett Crotty, Jack (Diana) Crotty, Tom Crotty, and Pat (MaryJo) Crotty late Christine Crotty; loving grandfather of 22; great-grandfather of 14; son of the late Alphonse and Mary Crotty; son-in-law of the late Dominick and Mary Weir. Dearest brother, uncle, cousin, brother-in law and friend of many. Albert's made a gift of himself to St. Louis University for medical research.Services: Friends may gather at 9:30 a.m. Saturday Nov. 15th at St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Catholic Church at 1210 Paddock 63033 until Mass time of 10:00 a.m. The Family prefers Masses or donations to the Rett Syndrome Foundation at 4600 Devett Dr. Cincinnati, Ohio 45246 Albert served in the Pacific as a United States Marine during WW II. He was also a proud life-time member of the IBEW LOCAL #1 www.stlouis cremation.com


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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Nov. 9 to Nov. 16, 2008.

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Chris Schildroth

November 17, 2008

To Tom and Pat and the entire Crotty family

My sympathies to you and yours on the loss of your father. I am sure your wonderful memories will sustain you through this rough time. The measure of a parent is the quality of his children. That being said, I am sure your father was a wonderful man. Sincerely Chris Schildroth

John Owens

November 14, 2008

Tom:

We're so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. May God Bless all of You.

John Owens and family

Ed Ernst

November 14, 2008

Our deepest sympathy flows to each with in the entire Crotty Family. The pillar, the rock, the man and a great Mayor of Walnut Park. The Crotty house surely served as "City Hall" of the neighborhood to many!Thanks for the memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Ed & Karen Ernst

Tom Rogles

November 11, 2008

We lose another from the greatest generation.My deepest sympathy to all the Crottys.He was such a good man! I'll always remember his kind and giving spirit. He was a man of trmendous work ethic and character and a top notch husband and father. I've always felthe was such a good example of how a man should lead his life.Al Crotty was truly a man among men.Pat and I will continue to keep your family in our prayers.
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I hear he gave his body to science. I would expect no less. Al Crotty giving to the very end. He'll be missed
Tom Rogles

Bill & Peggy Doherty

November 11, 2008

We are very sorry for your loss. It was good to be able to visit with your dad a few weeks ago. He was a good man and it has to be very hard to let him go. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

An Irish Toast for Al:
May the Lord keep you in His hand
and never close His fist too tight.

Martin McClimens

November 10, 2008

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Rose Crawford

November 10, 2008

To All the Crotty Family:
I'm so sorry at your loss. Sixty-one years is truely amazing, but not surprising! I have wonder memories of hanging out at the Crotty house where everyone was always welcome. Mr. and Mrs. Crotty were like my own parents and I'm sure many others felt the same. I know this is a very difficult time. My prayers are with all of you and Mr. Crotty, thanks for the great memories. I still can plainly see your smiling face!

Rose (Noonan) Crawford - Michigan

Jack-Diane-Jon-Kassy-Georgiana Crotty

November 9, 2008

We'll miss you dad,,,, give Christina a big hug for us.

John Pfannebecker & Family

November 9, 2008

Our deepest sympathy at the loss of your father. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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