Ronald "RJ" Anthony Croce

Ronald “RJ” Anthony Croce, 24 of Rumson, New Jersey, passed away suddenly at home on March 14, 2022.  RJ was born in Red Bank, New Jersey on August 1, 1997.  He grew up in Union Beach and settled in Rumson in 2006.  He attended Rumson Fair Haven High school and was a graduate of the class of 2015. RJ attended Rutgers University where he graduated with Cum Laude Honors from the Business School.  He was a member of the Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity at Rutgers as well. He served his community as a volunteer for the Rumson First Aid Squad. RJ was employed by UBS Financial in Jersey City, New Jersey, where he was a Business Risk Analyst.

To all that met him, RJ was known as the nicest, funniest, most caring guy anyone could ever wish to meet.  RJ’s smile lit up every room he entered - his ability to bring joy everywhere he went was unlike any other.  RJ was an unwaveringly loyal friend who cherished every single one of his buddies.  He loved to play golf and got out on the green as much as he possibly could.  He loved to go fishing and recently even got his boating license.  He loved to try new foods, even learning how to cook some crazy meals himself!  He loved to travel, one of his favorite places he explored was Colorado.  He loved to watch soccer but loved going to play soccer with his friends even more.  RJ loved playing in the backyard with his dog, Gunther, who would bark at him until he finally stepped away from his work so they could play.  He touched the lives of every single person he met and he will be forever remembered as the sweet, courteous, extraordinary guy that he was and always will be.

He is survived by his beloved mother Sandra Sturn Croce of Rumson, his devoted father Ronald A. Croce and step-mom Shari Restivo both of Farmingdale, his loving sister Erin Croce of Rumson, his dedicated grandparents Ronald and Trudy Croce of Union Beach, his loving Aunt Lisa Anderson and her partner John Dzurina of Union Beach, New Jersey, as well as many cousins and a strong circle of many friends.  He will be deeply missed but never forgotten.

Family and Friends are invited to visit on Thursday March 17, 2022 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00PM and Friday March 18, 2022 from 9:00 to 10:00 AM at the Shore Point Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc. 3269 State Route/Highway 35 North, Hazlet, New Jersey 07730.  There will be a prayer service at the funeral home on Friday at  9:30 AM  officiated by Deacon Richard Morris of the St. Benedict Church of Holmdel, New Jersey.  Entombment and committal service will follow at Holmdel Cemetery, 900 Holmdel Road, Holmdel, New Jersey 07733.   For information, directions, or to send condolences to the family, please visit, www.shorepointfh.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of RJ can be made to the Rumson First Aid Squad at https://www.rumsonems.org/ 1A Wilson Circle, Rumson, New Jersey 07760

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