In Memory Of
Joseph Thomas Crai
1949
2015
Joseph Thomas Crai
March 3, 1949 — March 7, 2015
Joseph Thomas Crai, 66, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2015. He was born March 3, 1949, in the Bronx, New York, the son of Joseph and Eileen (Price) Crai. He graduated from Mamaroneck High School. He served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. Joe was employed by the New York City Police Department for 13 years, retiring in 1985.
Joe married Virginia "Ginny" Crai on February 6, 1971 in Topeka, Kansas. She survives of the home. He is also survived by his daughter, Michelle L. Crai , son, Joseph I. Crai, 6 grandchildren, Robert Bennett, Drake Johnson, Isabella Johnson, Alexa Crai, Randi Crai, Kyley Crai; and brothers, Richard Crai and Robert Crai. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Joe enjoyed fishing, hunting, bingo, and being the commander of the Rossville American Legion Post #31, of which he was a member for a number of years.
Joe was cremated. A memorial ceremony will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at Dove Cremation & Funeral Service, 4020 SW 6th Ave. in Topeka. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville American Legion Post 31, PO Box 338, Rossville KS 66533.
Joe married Virginia "Ginny" Crai on February 6, 1971 in Topeka, Kansas. She survives of the home. He is also survived by his daughter, Michelle L. Crai , son, Joseph I. Crai, 6 grandchildren, Robert Bennett, Drake Johnson, Isabella Johnson, Alexa Crai, Randi Crai, Kyley Crai; and brothers, Richard Crai and Robert Crai. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Joe enjoyed fishing, hunting, bingo, and being the commander of the Rossville American Legion Post #31, of which he was a member for a number of years.
Joe was cremated. A memorial ceremony will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at Dove Cremation & Funeral Service, 4020 SW 6th Ave. in Topeka. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville American Legion Post 31, PO Box 338, Rossville KS 66533.
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Visitation
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
1:00 - 2:00 pm (Central time)
Dove Cremation & Funeral Service - Topeka
Memorial Service
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Starts at 2:00 pm (Central time)
Dove Cremation & Funeral Service - Topeka
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