Craig R. Dolan

Craig Dolan, 65, passed away at home on February 15th after a long valiant battle with cancer. Born in Herkimer, N.Y., Craig was the son of Frank Dolan and was predeceased by his mother, Shirley, in 1999. He is survived by his wife, Linda, his dad Frank and his wife Betty, his daughter, Alexis, his son, Todd Kirton and his wife Mary, his five grandchildren, Ryan, Brighid, Julia, Luke and Lily Kirton and his brother Dennis and his wife Lori and their two children, Jennifer and Joel. Craig attended Renssalaer Polytechnic Institute from 1968 – 1972 and graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering. He then served in the U. S. Navy from 1972 – 1976 and was assigned to an ammunition ship while in Vietnam. Craig then went on to practice his career as a civil/environmental engineer both in the public and private sector focusing on producing fertilizer from biosolids (waste water sludge) and employing biosolids to energy proprietary technology. Craig was curious about the world around him and never stopped learning. He loved family, friends, golf, and driving anywhere, preferably on the back roads. He enjoyed horse racing and any good bet, and was generous to a fault. Craig was larger than life, a one-of-a-kind man and he was dearly loved and respected by all his family and many friends and will remain in their hearts and minds always. The funeral will be held Monday, February 22nd, from the Avery-Storti Funeral Home in Wakefield, Rhode Island. There are visiting hours from 9 – 10:30 AM followed by a service at The Church of the Ascension. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the following: Office of Development, Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.