Alfred R. Croce

Alfred Robert Croce, age 78, of Clarksboro, NJ passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family on October 23, 2018. Legacy Al, known by some as Duke, was a profoundly devoted family man. His true joy in life was spending his days with his wife, five children and eleven grandchildren all together. Sometimes found fishing on Lake Champagne, hunting, kayaking and laying on the beach in Sea Isle City, cheering on his Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies, cooking the perfect eggs with Haines bacon and homemade seasoned fried potato breakfast or taking pride in keeping an exquisitely manicured lawn. However, Al was usually and preferably found daily at one or more of the grandkid’s sports games, 3:20 pm school pickup, letting out his canine grandchildren, fixing anything that needed fixing, and running all over town just because his wife said their kids needed something. He proudly protected his loved ones, supported without judgement, and had an uncanny ability to connect with everyone in his path in a sincerely deep and positive way. He was simply THE BEST! Al was born in Swedesboro, NJ and raised in Pitman before moving to Clarksboro where he remained. He was employed with E.I. DuPont for 36 years where he felt lucky to meet his amazing wife and some of his lifelong friends. Family Beloved husband of 44 years to Sheryl L. (née Burns); Devoted father of Robert Croce (Janet), Deborah Greenberg (Arthur), Dana Christenson (Roger), Deanne Hughes (Bill), and Danae Ciociola (Fran); Phenomenal Pop-Pop of Lindsay, Leah, Arthur, Alexa, Colton, Billy, Bella, Gabrielle, Raina, Breanne, and Rocco; Adored son of the late Florence (née Enick) and Vito Croce; Dear brother to Roberta Englehart (John) and Stephen Croce (Linda); Treasured uncle and friend to many. Farewell Ceremony Viewing Sunday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and Monday from 8:30 to 9:30 AM at McGUINNESS FUNERAL HOME, 34 Hunter St., Woodbury, NJ 08096; Mass of Christian Burial Monday 10:30 AM at Church of the Incarnation, Mantua, NJ; Interment Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the UPenn Mesothelioma Research Fund, https://giving.aws.cloud.upenn.edu/fund?program=MED&fund=602632 share the memories … share love … ShareLife®