John Joseph LoCrasto Sr., age 93, of Lakewood Ranch, Florida, formerly of Passaic, New Jersey, passed away on Wednesday May 23, 2018. John was born March 13, 1925 to the late Josephine and Frank LoCrasto.
John was a World War II veteran of the United States Coast Guard. After, he worked as an Operating Engineer, and was a 69 year member of IUOE Local 825 in Springfield Township, New Jersey.
He is survived by his sons, Frank (Theresa) LoCrasto Jr., Dominic LoCrasto, John LoCrasto, and Thomas (Francine) LoCrasto; his sister, Mary "Dolly" Janish; his grandchildren, Thomas, Joseph, John, Frank, Christopher, Amanda, and Heather; and his great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Nick. He is also survived by his companion, Dolores Dorgan.
He was preceded in death by his wife Mary LoCrasto, who passed away on November 1, 1992. He is also preceded in death by his parents, Josephine and Frank LoCrasto; his sister, Madeline; his brother, Frank Jr.; and his granddaughter, Jennifer.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in John's memory to Tidewell Hospice at Lakewood Ranch; www.tidewellatlwr.org.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmsrobartsfuneralhome.com for the LoCrasto family.
