Thomas A. Croteau, 78, WWII Purple Heart Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of Catherine, nee O’Sullivan; devoted father of Phillip (Anna), James (Georgine), Mary Ellen (Steven Bild), Thomas (Patricia), Robert (Rebecca), Guy (Connie), Suzanne, Therese (Jack) Stiff, Juliette (David Gracik), Catherine (Jon Twite); proud grandfather of 22; great-grandfather of one; loving brother of Paul, Dolores Grevious and Guillame Croteau. Funeral Tuesday 9:15 a.m. from BlakeLamb/Becvar Funeral Home, 11201 S. Harlem, Worth to Sacred Heart Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Monday 2 to 9 p.m. Member of NARFE, DESA, and The Apostolate of the Handicapped. In lieu of flowers, masses, or memorials to the American Diabetes Association, 6 N. Michigan Ave., Ste. 1202, Chicago, IL 60602 would be appreciated. 708-361-0500.
