Carlos LeCroy D.D.S.

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E. Dale Gunter Funeral Home

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Saint Petersburg, Florida

Carlos LeCroy Obituary

LECROY, Carlos, D., DDS, 60, of Tierra Verde, Fla., and formerly of Tampa died Friday, March 7, 2003 in the emergency room at Bayfront Medical Center, St. Petersburg. He was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., and moved to Tampa in 1960 from Lawrenceburg, Ind., and move to Tierra Verde in 1989. He was a 1969 graduate of USF in Tampa, a 1973 graduate of Emory University Dental School in Atlanta, and a 1979 graduate of the V.A. Endodontic program in Miami and was an Endodontist and partner in LeCroy, Delgado, and Kamaris, PA in Tampa for 24 years. He was a Green Beret reservist and was a member of numerous professional dental associations. He was an avid boater and fisherman and attended the Island Chapel in Tierra Verde. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Barbara; one son and daughter-in-law, Jon and Sara LeCroy of Maplewood, NJ; his mother, Mary Louise LeCroy of St. Petersburg; one sister, Willow Pscion of Tampa; and two grandchildren, Jack and Corinne LeCroy of Maplewood, NJ. Friends may call2 to 4 p.m., Sunday at the E. Dale Gunter Funeral Home, 4100-16th St. No., St. Petersburg. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Monday at the Island Chapel with Dr. Mike Wetzel officiating. Entombment will follow at Woodlawn Memory Gardens, St. Petersburg. The family request memorials to The Island Chapel, 1271 Pinellas Bayway So., Tierra Verde, FL 33715. Online memorial and guestbook at http://www.gunterfuneralhome.com.

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Published by TBO.com on Mar. 9, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Carlos LeCroy

12 Entries

Sandy Shores (aka Smith)

December 23, 2019

Hey Carlos, it's been a minute. Just wanted you to know that I still think about you and thank you for taking a chance on me no one else would. I'll never forget you. And, how wonderful you and Barbara were to your staff. Love, Sandy

dennis piana

April 8, 2003

many fond memories of Carlos from Emory -he really inspired me.

Ted Schwartz

March 25, 2003

Barbara and Jon,

I just found out today after being out of town for the past couple of weeks about the passing of Carlos. Having worked for Carlos and Frank, as well as having my root canals and other procedures performed by him, I am absolutely devastated.

I owe a lot of my business success to Carlos for letting me grow individually. I last saw him in November, and I will always remember how he was direct, with purpose, a sense of humor, and always discussing boating.

I will miss him greatly.

Regards,

Ted Schwartz

Mary Formy-Duval

March 11, 2003

Bill and I were so shocked to hear of Carlos' passing. Pearl called to inform us. He will surely be missed.

We lived at Lake Hatchineha close to Pearl and John. So glad we came down and visited in your home. The memory will last a life time.

You and your family will certainly be in our prayers.

Judy More

March 10, 2003

Tony and I are shocked and saddened to hear of the loss of this very special man. To the loving family he enjoyed so much, we send our sympathy. He was so young and so loved, it just does not seem fair for this life to be taken in this way. God bless you all. Judy

Vicky Ferraro

March 10, 2003

I was absolutely stunned and devastated to hear of Dr. LeCroy's sudden passing. He was not only my favorite doctor, but one of my most favorite people. If it was ever possible to enjoy having a root canal, he was the only person who could make it so.

Carlos was what my father would have referred to in Sicilian as, "un bedu panne"-- a good piece of bread. The meaning behind it, is that a good piece of bread is always a welcome site to everyone. It can turn a good meal into a grand feast. It can warm the heart and fill the senses with a magnificent aroma. A good piece of bread is loved by everyone who is priviledged enough to have received it. It is the staff of life. Carlos LeCroy was a good piece of bread.

My last visit with him was for his birthday a few weeks ago. I brought him a cupcake with a lit candle to wish him a happy birthday

and to let him know that I thought about him even when I didn't have tooth pain. When I asked him if he was going to make a wish and blow out the candle, he replied, "No. I'm going to walk through the office and let everyone see my cupcake like this." He had that enormous smile on his face, like a very happy little boy. That is how I will always remember him. With a big, beaming smile on that beautiful face. I will miss him greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and business family, as well.

Robin and Lisa Cook

March 9, 2003

Dear Barbara and Jon,

My life changed forever the day I walked into that office. Never before have I felt the connection I felt with Dr. LeCroy and Dr. Delgado. I'm honored that as years passed and I moved on, Dr. LeCroy always made me feel like I was "home" as I came to visit. Robin and I feel so lucky to have experienced life knowing Dr. LeCroy, may you always know the joy and laughter he brought to others lives on. You are in my prayers, God Bless, Lisa C

Maryalice Bryant

March 9, 2003

Willow, I just heard about Carlos. I'm so sorry for you and the family. My heart aches. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. Please call me when you have a few minutes. (407) 568-3760-home, or 800-777-4693 at work.

Much Love,

Mary

Janet Higginbotham

March 9, 2003

Dear Barbara and Jon,

We are so very sorry for your loss. Linda Allen and I are planning to be at the service tomorrow morning. Love to all of the family.

Janet Arnold Higginbotham

Wanda Benway (Hidden Harbor Marine) Art Bollman

March 9, 2003

Extending our deep and heartfelt sympathy to you & your family.

When my dad passed in August, Carlos reassured me that my dad knew how much I loved him, Odd sometimes how just a few words stay with you & comfort you when you need to hear them.

Lee Chavez

March 9, 2003

My deepest sympathy to the friends and family of Carlos. Carlos will be missed but never forgotten.

Dale & Dolly Gunter, E. Dale Gunter Funeral Home

March 9, 2003

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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