Manchester– Robert J. Croteau, 88, died March 23, 2008 at Hanover Hill Nursing Home following a brief illness.
He was born in Manchester, NH on July 18, 1919, the son of Alfred and Eulalie (Fortier) Croteau, and had been a lifelong resident of the city.
Prior to his retirement he worked at United Shoe Machinery.
He enjoyed skiing, boating,fishing and riding his motorcycle.
Family members include his wife of 67 years Alice (Tyzbir) Croteau, 3 sons, Richard Croteau, of Boise, Idaho, Ronald Croteau, of Costa Mesa, CA., Gerard Croteau, of Lexington MA, 1 daughter Theresa Wirtz, of Goffstown, 8 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 1 brother, Lucien Croteau, of Manchester, and 1 sister Marcelle Muzzey, of Venice FL.
Services: There are no calling hours.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 11 am in Blessed Sacrament Church.
Burial will follow in Mt Calvary Cemetery.
J.N. Boufford & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
For more information please visit www.bouffordfuneralhome.com.