Key Takeaways
- The information regarding the cause of the untimely d*ath of Bill DiCroce is not yet available.
- He was serving as an executive chairman of Vicinity Energy.
- Bill Croce also worked as the CEO and President of Vicinity Energy in North America.
William ‘Bill’ J. DiCroce, a Massachusetts native and executive chairman of Vicinity Energy, one of the largest energy companies in North America, passed away.
The Massachusetts native Bill DiCroce passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025; however, information regarding the cause and manner of his untimely d*ath is not yet available.
His longtime wife, Kristin DiCroce, a nursing consultant, took to her LinkedIn page to announce Bill DiCroce’s untimely d*ath.
She wrote, “Rip Bill DiCroce, executive chairman of Vicinity Energy, Boston, MA, you were the best, you will be missed.“
In response, many of Bill’s loved ones extended their heartfelt condolences to Kristin DiCroce and the whole family and recalled the memories of the late Massachusetts native.
One wrote, “A great manager, I enjoyed our relationship. All my condolences for his family.”
Another added:
“I worked with Bill at Veolia. Bill had an incredible energy and presence, almost “nuclear” in its intensity. He loved to share stories of his early expertise in that industry. I am deeply saddened by his passing and extend my heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.”
Bill DiCroce joined Vicinity Energy in December 2019 as the president and CEO and served in his position for over five years before becoming the executive chairman in August 2024.
In addition to his longtime wife, Kristin DiCroce, left to cherish his life are his mother, Shirley T. Stubbs, siblings Michael W. and Anne E., sister-in-law Linda DiCroce, brother-in-law Giuseppe D’Urso, and the whole family.
Began His Career With General Electric At The Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory
The late Bill DiCroce had over 35 years of experience in management, leadership, operations, and engineering with large energy and environmental companies in North America.
Furthermore, he began his career with General Electric at the Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, serving as a nuclear power engineer within the U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion program.
Bill also served as Entergy’s general manager of nuclear operations at Pilgrim Nuclear Station for five years before becoming the president and Chief Operating Officer of NStar. Electric.
He further joined Veolia North America, where he worked for almost 12 years serving as the executive vice president, chief operating officer, president, and CEO.
The late Bill DiCroce earned his Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering from Massachusetts Maritime Academy in 1984 and an executive MBA from Boston University Graduate School of Management.
Likewise, he served on the Board of Trustees for the MMA Foundation at his alma mater, Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
Bill DiCroce’s contribution to the community and his kind and funny nature will always remain in the hearts of his family, friends, and loved ones.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Bill DiCroce was preceded in d*ath by his father, William DiCroce, and sister, Mary DiCroce.
- He served as a board member of several industry and environmental organizations, including the Mayor of the City of Boston’s Green Ribbon Commission, the New England Clean Energy Council, the International District Energy Association, and also the Advanced Energy Economy.
