RTN Federal Credit Union Board Volunteer William J “Bill” Croteau, passed away on April 21.
Croteau served as an RTN Board of Directors Volunteer for 15 years, serving on the Asset Liability Management (ALM) Committee, Legislation Committee and Supervisory Committee. He worked for GTE Sylvania in Exeter, NH and Ipswich, MA a total of 33 years, retiring in 1992 at the age of 53.
A lifelong resident of Amesbury, Bill enjoyed volunteering his time to several charitable organizations, including St. Vincent De Paul, as well as the Credit Union. He also served as Amesbury City Councilor and was active with Boy Scouts and youth sports. In 1958 he joined the US Army and served a total of three years as an MP. He also served thirteen months in Korea and subsequently went on to continue his education obtaining a Bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University while raising a family and pursuing a career.
“Bill was generous with his time and knowledge to help support the Credit Union’s mission of serving our members and the community,” says Richard Wright, RTN CEO and Treasurer. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Joanne, his children and grandchildren and the extended Croteau family during this sad time.”
RTN is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative committed to helping members achieve financial well-being through quality products and personalized service. Founded in 1945, RTN is one of the largest credit unions in Massachusetts, with over a $1 billion in assets, nearly 50,000 members and 18 branches. RTN Federal Credit Union serves more than 1,100 sponsor groups including two major employers in Massachusetts – Raytheon Technologies and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
Bill Croteau