Ronald D. Croatti, 74, of Londonderry, NH, died Tuesday May 23, 2017, at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA. He was born in Boston, MA on April 20, 1943, a son of the late Aldo Croatti and Alba (Bolognesi) Olney. Mr. Croatti was the current CEO of Unifirst Corporation, where his employees became his second family. He loved cars, trains and his beloved dog Bella. Above all else, family was the most important part of his life.
He is survived by his wife Carol Croatti of Londonderry; three sons, Aldo of Coral Springs, FL, Michael of Pelham, NH, and Matthew of Winchester, MA; one daughter, Melissa O'Rourke of Hudson, NH, nine grandchildren, one brother, Fred Croatti of Port Orange, FL, two sisters, Cynthia Croatti of Boston, MA, and Mona Levenstein of Ontario, Canada, as well as many nieces, nephews cousins and friends.
Calling hours were held on Saturday, May 27, 2017 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry. Private graveside services were held by the family in the Pillsbury Cemetery in Londonderry. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of NH, 1661 Worcester Rd. Suite 301, Framingham, MA 01701.