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Edward Croghan Obituary

Edward B. Croghan, age 78, of Clinton, died unexpectedly on Wednesday June 12, 2024, from a sudden Heart Attack.

He was born in Utica, on October 19, 1945, a son of the late John J. and Catherine “Kate” Doherty Croghan and was a graduate of Notre Dame High School. On June 24, 1972, he was married to Linda Vivenzo in Blessed Sacrament Church, sharing a loving and blessed union of 52 years. They were blessed with a remarkable daughter Trinity Mar-Katie Croghan who was Edd’s heart along with her pup Chuleta, which he adored.

Edd had a long and respected career as an engineer with Western Electric/AT&T before his retirement. His greatest enjoyments were being at home, reading the NY papers with his coffee, his 5 am gym time, the New York Yankees, skydiving and the love of family and friends.

Surviving are his beloved wife Linda; his cherished daughter Trinity; his siblings Mary Croghan Wilcox, Sister Catherine Sean (Joan) Croghan, CSJ., and Rev. John P. Croghan; his in-laws Kathy Dyble, Joseph Jr., and Elise Vivenzo and Lynne Croghan and several nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. He was predeceased by his parents John and Catherine, brother Tom Croghan and sister, Sr. Catherine Joseph (Judy) Croghan, CSJ; his mother-in-law and father-in-law Mary and Joseph Vivenzo; and two brothers-in-law Jim Wilcox and Stephen Dyble.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday June 18th at 10:30 am in St. Mary’s Church, Clinton, NY, officiated by his brother, Rev. John  P. Croghan. Visitation will be held in church prior to funeral services from 9:30 am until 10:15 am.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to your local food pantry or Tunnel to Towers. Envelopes will be available at the Mass. 

A special Thank You is extended to the staff of the Wynn Hospital for their quick response and also to so many amazing family and friends who have helped us during this heart breaking time.

Arrangements by Scala & Roefaro Funeral Home are under the guidance of David Roefaro and Stephen Karboski, Directors. 

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Published by WKTV on Jun. 14, 2024.

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Marianne Keehle

June 21, 2024

Aunt Mary Wilcox...thinking of you at this time..hope you fine some peace.

Susan Gaffney & Family

June 18, 2024

Thoughts and Prayers to Linda, Trinity, Fr. Croghan and family and friends. We met Ed at Church and functions via St.Mary´s- very kind and thoughtful. May he rest in peace. Sending spiritual hugs - Warmest regards- Shawn, Susan and Samantha Gaffney

Tina Acee

June 17, 2024

Linda& Trinity, so very sorry for your loss. Thoughts & prayers are with your entire family. May your husband , Dad Rest In Peace.
Tina Acee

Bertha Nogas

June 16, 2024

Fr John sincere sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your brother! We miss you at
Mary Mother of Our Savior Parish!
Bertha Nogas

Prairie Rose

June 15, 2024

Sending heaps of love to Linda and Trinity during this difficult time. Ed loved the two of them to the moon and back and that love stretched to all of Trinity's friends. He will be so missed. My deepest sympathies.
With love, Prairie Rose

Stephanie Schell

June 14, 2024

Had a passion for the New York Yankees.

Gerald & Bernadette Kessler

June 14, 2024

Our deepest sympathy to Linda and Trinity for your sudden loss. Ed was a great friend, a true friend, and the memories are endless. They will be cherished forever and although Ed has passed, he will live on in the hearts of all who have have called him a friend, a brother, a partner, and a Dad. May you find comfort in knowing how much he was loved by so many. Love you Ed and until we meet again in the next great adventure, may you find comfort in the sunlight of the spirit All our love, Jerry & Bernadette

Doug Garr

June 14, 2024

I was so sorry to hear about Ed´s passing. I will forever miss those early days of skydiving with him. My heart goes out to Linda and his family. Blue skies, Snakecharmer. Rest in peace. Doug Garr

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ST. Mary's Catholic Church

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