Thomas N. Crowley's Obituary
Thomas Nathaniel Crowley, Jr., age 92, of Lewes, DE passed away on Sunday, May 03, 2015, at Harrison Senior Living, Georgetown, DE. He was born Saturday, August 26, 1922 in Hardwick, VT, son of the late Thomas N. and Carrie B. (Paine) Crowley.
Mr. Crowley graduated from Rutland High School, Rutland, VT. He furthered his education, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree from Yale University in 1947. In 1976 Mr. Crowley completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.
Mr. Crowley proudly served as a US Navy Ensign during World War II. He was also a retired Commander of the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Mr. Crowley enjoyed a longtime career with the Bethlehem Steel Corporation Plant in Johnstown, PA, culminating to his position of General Manager. He was a past member of the Sussex Pines Country Club and former Board member at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Crowley was preceded in death by his sister, Melba Blair. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Dorothy Jean (Dorian) Crowley and one son, Thomas M. Crowley and his partner Minnie W. Shorter and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, May 11, 2015, at 10 AM at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 211 Mulberry Street, Lewes, DE 19958. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Delaware Humane Association, 701 A Street, Wilmington, DE 19801; the Lewes Historical Society, 110 Shipcarpenter Street, Lewes, DE 19958 or the Thomas N. Crowley Scholarship Fund, (please designate gift on check) Pitt-Johnstown, 450 Schoolhouse Road, Johnstown, PA 15904.
Please sign Mr. Crowley's online guest book at this site.
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