THOMAS F. CRAFT, JR

67, of West Greenwich, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2010 at Coventry Skilled Nursing Center. He was the beloved husband of Carol F. (Golini) Craft. They were married for eleven years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Thomas F. and Mabel C. (Schancks) Craft Sr. Mr. Craft was a tool maker for the former OAR Tool Company of Providence for thirty years until his retirement. He was a US Army veteran serving during Vietnam. Tom enjoyed hunting, fishing, working outdoors and spending time with his family. Besides his wife he is survived by his loving children, Samantha Antuono and her husband David of Rehoboth, MA, Christopher Craft and his wife Fiona of Cranston, April Craft of East Providence, Debra Webb of Cranston, Karen Maltais and her husband Thomas of Cranston. He was the cherished grandfather of Ryan and Matthew Scott, Thomas Jr. and Nathan Maltais, Aiden and Lydia Craft. Tom was the brother of Patricia Kruizenga and Robert Craft of Michigan. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his committal prayers with Military Honors on Friday at 10:30 a.m. in Highland Memorial Park, Mausoleum Chapel, 1 Rhode Island Avenue, Johnston. Visiting Hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mesothelioma Research Foundation of America, 5716 Corsa Avenue, Suite 203, Westlake Village, CA 91362.

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