Lawrence E. Crociani

Lawrence E. Crociani, 83 of Waukegan, IL passed away peacefully on August 2, 2024.

He was born on August 7, 1940 to Enrico and Maelta Crociani.

 Survivors include his wife, children, grandchild, sisters, brothers and sister-in-law, nieces and nephews. He was proceed in death by his parents and 2 sisters.

 Lawrence was a loving husband married to Barbara for 60 years, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle always supporting his family. He had a love of woodworking, reading, fishing at the lake, animals, and sports especially the Cubs and Bears.

 Lawrence’s High School baseball team was inducted into the Limestone High School Athletic Hall of Fame. He was a member of the Coast Guard Reserves.

 He started his teaching career at Gurnee grade school moving to Zion Benton High School teaching industrial arts for many years. He coached football and baseball.

 He was a volunteer and member of Holy Family Catholic Church.

 Visitation will be 9:00 – 10:00 am preceding a funeral mass at 10:00 am. Thursday, August 8, 2024 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Waukegan, IL.

 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.