Thomas R. Crego

Thomas Crego Sr. "Pops", Loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend went home to be with our Lord and Savior Sunday, January 13, 2019 at the age of 70. He was born in Chester, Pennsylvania to John and Sarah Crego. 

Thomas graduated from St. James High School for Boys in Chester, PA. Thomas served with honor in the United States Army from 1966 to 1969 during the Viet Nam War as Medic with the 173rd Airborne Brigade. Thomas was the proud owner of Crego Roofing and Metal for 37 years 

Thomas adored his family and loved spending time with them. He was an avid boxing fan and supporter he also enjoyed fishing. 

He is preceded in death by his loving parents, Sarah and John Crego; son, Thomas R. Crego Jr.; and brother, John R. Crego.

Thomas is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Colleen Crego; son, Keith (Anita) Crego; step-son's, Michael (Brenda) Gregg, Randy (Heather) Gregg; seven grandchildren, Taylar, Keith Jr., Connor, Chloe, Stephen, Brian, and Cameron; ten great-grandchildren, Christopher, Ryan, Emma, Chris, Mack, Marc, Cash, Paul, DJ and Allan; and numerous relatives and friends.

A Visitation will take place Thursday, January 17, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services - Southern Chapel, 2400 Southern Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM. 

A Mass will be celebrated Friday, January 18, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd., Rio Rancho, NM. Interment will follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park, 4310 Sara Rd. SE, Rio Rancho, NM. 

Thomas will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. 

In lieu of flowers donations may be given in Thomas's honor to Watermelon Mountain Ranch - New Mexico's Largest No-Kill Animal Shelter https://www.wmranch.org/donate-1