(10/08/12)
CROCE, WILLIAM V. \"Bill\" 98 Husband of Thelma O. (Stone) Croce. Mr & Mrs Croce have been married for 68 years, passed away October 7, 2012. Born in Providence, a son of Giovanni Angelo and Giovannina (Brescia) Croce, Mr. Croce had lived in Cranston for 60 years, before moving to Cortland Place, Greenville. He attended Northeastern University Evening Division in Providence, before entering the army in 1942. Bill served with the 32nd Military Government Company in Tokyo as Administrative Officer. In late 1946 he was relieved from duty to return home. Bill was employed by Cranston Print Works Company for many years as Director of Costs and Pricing, retiring in 1982. He was a member of St. Paul\'s Knights of Columbus, Cranston, Cranston Country Club, Pawtuxet Athletic Club and the Cranston YMCA. Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Nancy J. Croce of Johnston, Mary E. Joyce and her husband Edward Joyce and their twins daughters, Kathleen and Kimberly Joyce all of Wakefield. He also leaves his sister, Nancy B. Croce of Warwick.He was the brother of the late, Joseph, Alfonso, Michael, Silvio and James Croce, Pasqualina DiIorio and Maria Accetta. His funeral is Thursday at 8:45 a.m. from \'\'WOODLAWN\'\' Funeral Home 600 Pontiac Ave. Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Matthew\'s Church, Cranston. Burial with military honors will be in St. Ann\'s Cemetery. VISITATION Wednesday 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Matthew\'s Church Renovation Fund 15 Francis Ave. Cranston, R.I. 02910.
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