Patricia Ann Crofton, 73, of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, formerly of Fair Haven, passed away after a long, private battle with cancer surrounded by loved ones.
Patricia was born Aug. 18, 1946 in Philadelphia to the late Jean and Robert Elliott. She attended Kings County Nursing School in Brooklyn, New York. During nursing school she met the love of her life, Bob Crofton, at Moriarty’s on Flatbush Avenue. For the next 50 years they could be found together on the dance floor, enjoying a cold chardonnay, playing golf and tennis and spending precious time with their grandchildren. Pat is a former member of Monmouth Beach Bath and Tennis Club, Rumson Country Club and Country Club of Hilton Head.
She is survived by her husband Bob Crofton, her beloved daughters, Aileen Tuorto (Greg) and Maura Smith (Chuck), sisters Alice McGrory (Tom) and Ann Bedwick (Dave), and grandchildren Ryan, Scout, Kerry, Quinn, Abby and Crofton.
A celebration of Pat’s life will be held at Rumson Country Club, Rumson from 3 to 6 p.m. Nov. 9.
