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Ernest Crocco Obituary

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Ernest Crocco

Milford, CT

August 22, 1939 - February 12, 2012

Ernest Crocco Obituary

Ernest “Ernie” Crocco, age 72, passed away in Milford Hospital on Sunday, February 12, 2012. A life long Milford resident, he was born on August 22, 1939 to the late Pasquale and Mary Dibiase Crocco. He proudly served in the US Navy and before retiring was employed as a mechanic for Page Motors and Dan Perkins Chevrolet. He will be remembered for being a dedicated father and loving all of his family. He had many hobbies he shared with his family and friends: playing guitar, wine making, fishing, crabbing, hunting, boating, farming, radio and gas controlled airplanes and photography. Mr. Crocco is survived by his loving daughters Dawnmarie and Maria Crocco both of Milford, grandson Anthony L. Pieger and Chance Wassmer, son-in-law Jimmy Pieger of Stratford, brothers Pasquale “Jr” (Beverley) Crocco of Orange and Raymond ( Susie) Crocco of Milford, sisters Rita Crocco Velky of Milford, Diane Crocco Dymarcik of Branford and Caroline Crocco Karan of Vero Beach, FL, his Ex wife Patricia Crocco and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Besides his parents, he is predeceased by brothers Anthony, Michael and Leonard Crocco and sister Mary Lou Crocco Lydiksen and In-laws. Calling hours are Wednesday, February 15, 2012 from 4 to 8pm at the Smith & Sefcik Funeral Home, 135 Broad St., Milford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, Feb. 16th at 10:30am in St. Mary’s Church, Gulf St., Milford. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to "Soldiers' Angels, 1792 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104". Please note donation is made in honor of Ernie Crocco and note the donation is for "Care Packages for the Soldiers".

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