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1954
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2020
Gregory Crocker Obituary
He grew up in East Lyme and graduated from St. Bernard School in Uncasville in 1973. He played tuba in St. Bernard's award-winning marching band and was selected to participate in the prestigious annual Connecticut All State Music Festival.
Greg enlisted in the Army and played tuba for the United States Army Band in Oakland, Calif. He received the National Defense Service Medal and was a certified sharpshooter.
His passions were music, cooking, and billiards. He was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox, UConn Basketball, the San Francisco 4ers, the Boston Celtics and the Boston Bruins. Greg was spirited, outgoing, and kind. He worked at Brian House Group Home for many years and St. Thomas More School.
He is survived by John and Nancy Crocker of Waterford; Lewis E. Crocker of Salem; James and Gerri Crocker of New York, N.Y.; Robert Crocker of Windham; Stephan Crocker of East Lyme; and Amy and Robert Lamothe of East Lyme.
A Memorial Service to be determined. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to West Haven Veteran Affairs Medical Center.
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Memories and Condolences
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Billy Secl
June 18, 2020
..... "Shallottts" ..... I Will Miss That Laugh ...
william S Bingham
June 17, 2020
Hugs to all, especially amy and bon. I will see Felix the catman in another life, I am sure. Felix Mendelsohn. Pianist. Musician, Brilliant chef and pool player and player in general. Willmiss you:wherever you go; there you are. Much love and sadness
william S Bingham
June 17, 2020
my tears are with you, Amy and Bonnie and all who cherished Felix for his brashness and bravado - his cuisine and his competititive pool game and the games of life -not tomention his brilliant keyboards (hence the nickname felix for the great composor Felix Mendelson. I love you Felix. See you in the next world! Hugs to all.
Bill Bingham, Salem CT
Marc
June 16, 2020
Amy, Family,
My deepest condolences.
How I remember Gregory going to East Lyme schools and then Saint Bernards. I remember Gregory in the band at Saint Bernards where I attended my first year.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, friends. Marc Benoit
Mark Ciliano
June 16, 2020
To the Crooker family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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