Joseph Bernard Crowley
December 9, 1944 ~ August 23, 2016
Resided in:
Arden, NC
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Joseph Bernard Crowley, 71, passed away suddenly at his home in Arden, North Carolina on Tuesday, August 23, 2016.
He was the son of the late Margaret Polee Crowley and Bernard Joseph Crowley of Phelps, New York. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Ann Blythe Crowley, brother John Charles (Ellen) Crowley of Charlottesville, VA, daughter Stacey Ann (Barbara Burlingame) Crowley of Weaverville, NC, son Shawn Michael Crowley of Asheville, NC, niece Kathleen Crowley (Aaron) Olowin, nephew Michael John Crowley, four great nephews and several cousins.
Joe graduated from Phelps Central School in 1964. He completed coursework at Freeman Business School prior to being drafted into the Armed Services where he served in the United States and Germany for two years. Joe returned to the US in 1967, married in 1969 and settled in Mt. Morris, NY where he and Ann raised their family. Joe earned a CLU designation as a life insurance specialist and additionally practiced as a general casualty and property agent. Upon retirement, he and Ann moved to Florida where they resided until 2015 when they relocated to the Asheville area to be near their children.
Joe cherished his Lord and Catholic faith and loved his country as evidenced each morning as he proudly hung the American flag outside his home. He was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed boating, kayaking, and motorcycling. Joe will be remembered for his infectious laugh and quick wit.
A memorial service will be held at St. Eugene RC Church, Culvern Street in Asheville on Friday, September 30, 2016 at 11:00 a.m., Fr. Patrick Cahill officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Asheville Catholic School Reading Support program in care of St. Eugene's Church.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
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Praying for peace that passes all understanding. Heartfelt prayers to the heart broken family……
Distraught to hear of Joe’s passing – childhood friendships are some of our most precious. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, Ann.
Prayers to the Crowley Family at this difficult time.
Rest In Peace My Long time Friend. I use to enjoy selling you Suits and ties back in the day. I can still hear that infectious laugh of yours. I haven’t seen you in many years since your move to the South. My deepest condolences to Ann and your Family. Fly High my Friend and may God welcome you Home.
May our God of comfort be very evident to you. My Lou passed in 2012. No easy way but time does heal.
I’m so sorry for your loss Ann, Stacey & Shawn.
Joe and I went to Freeman Business School graduating in 1965. Saw him a couple of times at Oak Hill Country Club and at Geneva Country Club – he was with Scott Hicks at Oak Hill and Bruce Teague at Geneva. Joe was a great guy and we have a lot of fun at Freeman’s – 4 guys with 50 girls in class. He was a cousin of the Hefferon family in Geneva – Jack, Judy, her older sister and Butch who is still alive. MY heart goes out to his family and all the happy memories. I run the DeVaney-Bennett Funeral Home in Geneva and our family buried Mrs. Crowley’s mother Mrs. Polee
I’m deeply sorry to read of Joe’s passing in the Democrat and Chronicle. I think of you all often and recall Joe being thrilled to finally get his Harley before moving away from the lake. Mom and I send our sympathy.
Dear Ann and family,
We send our sincere sympathy and prayers for all of you. Joe will surely be remembered at St. Patrick’s and in Mt. Morris.
The Robert Donovan Family
Joe definitely had a quick wit! The couple of times I played golf with him and Tom Hefferon, was as fun as anything..prayers and love to Ann, Stacey and Shawn from Guy and Kelly.
Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Joe was our insurance agent in the 90’s
when we first came to Mount Morris. He
was very kind and helpful as was his wife,
Ann.
Ann,
So sorry to read of Joe’s passing.
I have thought of you all so often over the years!
Be assured of my prayers and remembrance at Mass.
many great memories of joe ,sorry for your loss,he was a great mentor for my son,rest in peace joe
Joe will be remembered for his infectious laugh and quick wit’ That is EXACTLY what I thought when I heard of his death. He had a great sense of humor and willingly shared it with everyone.
Deepest sympathy to family and close friends, Joe was one of a kind..
Joe was a wonderful high school friend of our’s. It has been years since we were in contact with him. We were then very fortunate to renew our friendship when we moved to Florida. We were in the same gated community, and then we met his dear, precious wife, Ann. Joe and Ann were wonderful to be with, enjoying many times together with mutual friends. Joe was a gracious and witty person to be with. He will be dearly missed. We will keep Ann and his family in our thoughts, with Love.
My deepest sympathy to your family for the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort in God’s promise of a resurrection found at Acts 24 :15.
Was just made aware of Joe’s passing. Many fond memories of all the Crowleys in the Mt. Morris part of the family’s life. My prayers.
Am so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. You guys were my neighbors while growing up in Mt. Morris…I can still see Joe’s smile and hear his friendly hello! Rest easy now Joe….Deepest Sympathies to Ann, Stacey and Shawn.
My name is Carlein. I am a Bible teacher. I am sorry for your loss. A scripture that has given me much comfort is Revelation 21.4 which promises that one day death shall be no more.
You created a beautiful family Mr. Crowley. Your daughter is one of my most family people in this world, and is making a big difference for children, teachers and our future. I know you will continue to be proud and glow while watching your children and wife. Rest in peace.
I am so sorry for your loss. I wanted to leave your family a comforting scripture during this time. Revelation 21:4- ‘And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will tmourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.’