Jim Crotty- 298th Engineer Combat Battalion, WWII, WW2
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Jim Crotty

James E. Crotty, age 97, of Naperville, IL passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, August 31, 2020. He was born on August 26, 1923 in Chicago, IL. Jim served his country during WWII in the United States Army and was in the battle of Normandy. Jim is survived by his loving children, Carol (Larry) Smith, Janet Crotty, James M. (Elizabeth) Crotty; life partner of 40 years, Joan Gleason, grandchildren; Brenda (Judson) Mann, Randy Machnikowski, Russell (Anna) Smith, Nicolette (Derek Tauberry) Lund, James R. (Catherine) Crotty, great-grandchildren; Christina (Robert) Martin, Steven (Danielle) Youngs, Zachary Machnikowski, Addison Machnikowksi, Gabriella Smith, Parker Smith, Chase Lund, Ava Crotty, Helena Crotty, great great-grandchildren; Trevor Martin, Travis Martin, Riley Martin, Charlotte Youngs, sisters; Kathleen Koehler, Patricia Koss, many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Michael Crotty and Maguerite Pistonetti, brothers; Alan Crotty, Daniel Crotty and sister; Rosemary Fair. Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Homes & Crematory, 24021 Royal Worlington Dr., Naperville. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday, St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 2220 Lisson Road, Naperville. Entombment Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery, Naperville.

Source: Niles Public Library document that includes Veterans History Project Transcript of Max Kolpas and Omaha Beach to Saint Marie du Mont (bio of Bruce Montgomery Robertson) combined into one Adobe.pdf document.
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My deepest appreciation goes to the following individuals whose contributions made this story possible: Wilfred Beaudry, Margaret Bellinger (widow of Dwayne Bellinger), Albert A. DiGiovani, Al Brogna, Jim Crotty, Edward W. Franckowiak, Ralph Ginger, Don Hill, Frank Hollis, Arthur Hrabec, Max Kolpas, Burton LaBoe, Kenneth A. Lang, Creighton Lawson, Drexell E. Meyer, Tom Moscovic, Arnold Payne, Bob Ruach (son of Herb Rauch), Paul Scheiderhan, Milton Stover, Jessie Toepfer (widow of Charles J. Toepfer), Leo B. Wortman, Lucille Whiteturkey (widow of Ray Whiteturkey), Janet Wright (daughter of Robert Francis, and Bruce M. Robertson.
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James E. Crotty
Birth 26 Aug 1923
Death 31 Aug 2020 (aged 97)
Burial Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery
Naperville, DuPage County, Illinois
Plot Mausoleum of the Holy Apostles Crypt
Memorial ID 215358529

Listed in the 1975 Reunion Roster under 298TH MEN NOT LOCATED AS YET , AND LAST KNOWN LOCATIONS:
H Crotty, James CHGO., ILL.


Attended the 13th Reunion of the 298th ECB.
Crotty, James & Joan
520 Biesterfield Rd., Elk Grove Village, Il 60007
847-439-5815





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