Biagio Antonio Crocco

Clifton Park-Biagio A. Crocco (Blase) 68 passed away suddenly after a brief illness April 26, 2013, Born in Spartanburg, SC to Salvatore A. Crocco and the late Antoinetta Fino. Graduate of Ichabod Crane Central School, Colona Beauty School and Albany Business School. Biagio changed his careers over the years. He owned his own beauty shop call “MR BLASÉ” in Valatie. He then continued on in computers in many positions at Empire Blue Cross and Policy Management Services. In later years Blase worked in sales at Boscov’s from which he retired. He loved his travelling around whether it involved a road trip, cruise or flight and loved his NASCAR whether it was at the track or at home. His favorite driver was Mark Martin, nothing could be better than seeing him win a race. How happy it made him. But most of all he loved his sons and being involved in their sports and activities. He was always there for them. Through his many years of involvement he earned the position of Co-President with his participation in the National Little League in Albany making his sons proud of him. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather with a wonderful sense of humor and life of the party. Everyone’s life that he touched loved and adored him. He is survived by his loving wife Carol of 45 years and 3 sons: Salvatore, Scott and Stephen (Lisa). He is the proud grandfather of Amanda, Samantha, Anthony, Gregory, Michael and Tyler. He is the nephew of Louis Crocco and Gary Fino. He is also, survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins. We would like to thank the nursing staff at Ellis Hospital; Laura, Tom, Kathy, Nancy and the rest of the staff. Special thanks to John with his quick wit and jokes. He appreciated all of you. Funeral services Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 6:00 pm in McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany. Relatives and friends are invited and may also call Wednesday, 4:00 to 7:00 pm in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society www.cancer.org. To leave the family a special message on their guest book, obtain directions or a memory card, please visit www.McveighFuneralhome.com

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Biagio Antonio Crocco

July 31, 1944 - April 26, 2013