Published:
April 15, 2016 12:12 pm EDT
Horseman Michael A Crocco Jr., 74, passed away on April 1 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Crocco was a longtime restaurant and night club owner in the area.
He also trained Standardbreds for the late New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner in the 1970s.
Crocco’s more notable horses were Unexpected Guest and world record holder Soothsayer.
He is survived by his children, Jill, Coleen and Michael; and his siblings, William, Gus and Louise.
Services were held on April 6 in Pompano Beach.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Michael Crocco Jr.
(USTA)