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CROWLEY, John J. "Jack", Jr. Age 78 of Amelia Island, FL passed away on Tuesday morning, June 11, 2013 at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Jacksonville, FL. Born in Cambridge, MA, he was the third of eight children born to the late John Joseph Crowley, Sr. and Helen (Boyle) Crowley. Jack was raised in Cambridge and a graduate of St Mary's High School, Class of 1953. After high school, Mr. Crowley served in the U.S. Army in South Korea, during the Korean Conflict. Upon being honorably discharged, he returned home to Cambridge and accepted employment with the Polaroid Corporation. There he met his future wife, a co-worker, Katherine Abina (Bina) Corcoran. They would marry in November of 1956 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Cambridge. Jack then took a job with the IBM Corporation and the newlyweds made their first of many corporate moves to Kingston, NY. When they were transferred back to Cambridge a year later, Jack enrolled at Boston University where he completed his 4 year Bachelor Degree cum laude in 2.5 years, while working full time and having the first three of their five children. IBM would then transfer him to Maryland, where they had their fourth and fifth children. While working for IBM in Washington, DC, he attended American University to work towards his Master's Degree. His career with IBM moved the family to NJ working in Princeton and NYC, and then finally back to the Boston area in 1970 where he finished out his 31 year career as the District Sales Manager of the Northeast for IBM retiring at the age of 51. He and Bina raised their five children in Weston, MA. After retirement, IBM convinced him to continue as a Consultant and Lobbyist on Beacon Hill for 3 yrs until 1992. Having spent holidays and partial years on Amelia Island, he and his wife purchased property here in 1989, built their home and became permanent residents of the Amelia Island Plantation in 1996. His family recalls his spontaneous personality and devotion to doing things together as a family. He believed family is your best investment. This included the purchase of their family ski home at Pico Mtn in Vermont during their first day out on the slopes which they went on to enjoy as a family for 30 years. He believed in teaching his children the value of work which was displayed by his purchasing a seasonal, beach restaurant, "Jack's Shack" in Hummarock, MA, for the sole purpose of putting their teenage children to work in the summer. Mr. Crowley had been trained since childhood as an Irish Tenor and is remembered for his impromptu performances that would elicit tears, applause and brought music, fun and laughter to every gathering with family and friends. He enjoyed sailing, fly fishing, and golf at the Weston Country Club, and after settling on Amelia Island enjoyed his rounds of golf at Long Point and The River with the Mattey Group. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church where he combined his voice talents with the other members of the choir. He leaves behind, his wife of 58 years, Abina "Bina" Crowley, Amelia Island, FL, their children, Jack Crowley (Jen), Amelia Island, FL, Mark Crowley, Amelia Island, FL, Marianne Crowley (Ed Bogush), Amelia Island, FL, Tim Crowley (Jeanne), Milton, MA, Joe Crowley, Amelia Island, FL, a brother, Robert Crowley, Westford, MA, two sisters, Julie McDonaugh, Everett, MA, Carol Doherty, Melrose, MA, sisters-in-law Claire Crowley, Tewksbury, MA, and Peggy Corcoran, Cambridge, MA, ten grandchildren, John Patrick Crowley, Jr., Tim Crowley, Jessica Crowley, Kelsey Crowley, John William Bogush, Michael Bogush, Abby Bogush, Kate Bogush, Patrick Crowley, Joe Crowley, numerous nieces and nephews as well as walking partner; his much loved Glen of Imaal pet dog, Molly. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Friday, June 14, 2013 at St. Michael Catholic Church with Reverend Gerard O'Shea, Celebrant. Mr. Crowley will be laid to rest in Bosque Bello Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The Katie Caples Foundation, Fernandina, FL, www.katierideforlife.org Please share his life story at www.oxleyheard.com Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors
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I am so sorry to hear that Jack passed. He was such a great man, loved by all.
Dawn Tiura
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June 7, 2020
Hello Bina, I'm sorry I did not know your Jack. My Mom and I are feeling blessed to have met you today at the grocery. Blessings, [email protected]
April 18, 2014
Dear Bina,
As everyone who knew Jack the memories are so similar...his warmth, his laugh, his beautiful voice. He was my boss, my peer and my friend who often gave me the best advice of when to talk and when to keep quiet...finally at 71 it is working. Sorry that I just heard of his passing. but the old network does not work as it once did.
I remember renting the lower level of you Pico chalet back in 1978 when a snow dump of over 50 inches was so good some of the family stayed a few extra days and how your Tim played with my Melissa who was only 5 years old at the time and how she still remembers even now that she is now 41.
Good Bless you and all the family.
Gary Michelson
February 27, 2014
Dear Bina and family, iI was so saddened to hear that Jack had passed away back in June. He was such a great guy and I thoroughly enjoyed my seven years working for him at IBM in Boston. May the wonderful memories that you have help to keep you strong. My prayers are with you. Barbara Duffy 2/25/14
February 25, 2014
Bina and family, I just found out that we lost Jack last June. I can't tell you how sadden and shocked to hear that Jack had left us. I'll always remember the great times we had during the period I worked with him in Boston. Jack was always one of my favorite friends. Although we hadn't seen each other for the past few years his name continues to come up whenever our group of retired IBM'ers get to together and talk about the "good old times".
May God bless you and all your family.
Rich MacGeorge
February 22, 2014
Dear Bina and family, We just now heard from Rich McGeorge about Jack. We are so very sorry. Whenever we hear "Danny Boy" thoughts and memories of good times with Jack surface. I have sent for a mass for him ot the Columban Fathers in Bristol, RI. (Mostly retired Irish priests). Hope you are doing well Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Marianne and Ed Coughlin 2/22/14
February 22, 2014
Rich MacGeorge
February 22, 2014
Bina and Family, Very sorry to hear of Jack's death. He was a very special guy.
I have fond memories of Jack and all of the Crowleys from York Beach and onto the days in Weston, MA. The Obit was a compelling history of the family.
My condolences, Priscilla Weiland-Ford
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Priscilla Weiland-Ford
August 3, 2013
Bina and Family, So sorry to hear of Jack. What a special guy. I have very fond memories of Jack and all of the Crowleys. The obit was a compelling history of the family. Priscilla Weiland Ford, West Roxbury, MA [email protected]
Priscilla Weiland-Ford
August 3, 2013
Hello Crowley family. We were very surprised and saddened to hear about Jack. We knew him well but didn't know all the details listed in the write up.I guess our favorite rememberances were when he would burst into song and surprise everone with his excellent voice and of course the many jokes he woild tell on himself.Ralph and Patti Barisano.
July 9, 2013
Dear Bina,and all of the rest of the Crowley family,I am thinking of how blessed I am to have been able to care for Jack and to have been cared for by all of you.He was very special,as were all of you,and he will be missed very much.I hope that he is playing his best golf now,because I am sure that the fairways are much greener in heaven. God bless all of you,as I will be thinking of you often.
Richard Davis,RN St. Vincent's
June 15, 2013
To the Crowley family, so very sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest condolences.
Patty (O'Leary) Helsingius
June 14, 2013
Just read about jacks passing Not sure if you would remember me Marge (OLoughlin) Crowley
June 14, 2013
just read about the passing of jack bina you may not remember me marge o"loughlin Crowley I just want to extend to you my sympathy
June 14, 2013
Dear Crowley Family... my sincere condolences on the passing of Mr. Crowley. I have fond memories of him from St. Julia's back in the early 70's. He will be missed.
Tom Noble
June 14, 2013
Dear Bina, I'm sorry to hear about your husband Jack. I'm reminiscing of the good old times on Elm Street in Cambridge. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Mary O'Brien (Sheehan).
June 14, 2013
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