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Kevin B. CROSBIE

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Windham High School Skidmore College

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Potter Funeral Home

456 Jackson Street

Willimantic, Connecticut

Kevin CROSBIE Obituary

CROSBIE, Kevin B.

Kevin B. Crosbie, 52, of Willimantic, husband of Patrice A. Crosbie (nee Pernaselli), father of Caroline, Meredith, and Arthur, passed away suddenly on April 17, 2012. Kevin was born in Willimantic, son of the late Arthur and Lucy Crosbie. Kevin is also survived by his brother Vincent and fiancée Emma Rodriguez Suarez, his cousins Diane Studley and Jennifer Smith, his aunt and uncle Joan and Bob Fraser, cousins Katie, Shawn and Denise, his father and mother in law Joseph and Marianne Pernaselli, brothers and sisters in law, Joseph Pernaselli, Michael and Meg Pernaselli, Mary and Michael Regensburg, and nephews, Christopher, Jeffrey, Brian, Evan and Sean. Kevin graduated from Windham High School. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from Skidmore College. In 1984 he joined The Chronicle, and has been Publisher since 1992. Kevin was the fifth generation of his family to be Publisher of The Chronicle which was founded in 1877. Kevin was a past President of the Willimantic Lions Club, the Willimantic Chamber of Commerce and the Connecticut Daily Newspaper Association. He was an avid hockey fan and member of the Boubere and Buzzard Hockey teams.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 20, 2012, between 4-7 p.m. at Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson Street (Rte. 195) Willimantic, CT. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, April 21, 2012, at 1 p.m., at St. Joseph Church, 99 Jackson St, Willimantic, with assembly at the church. Burial will follow immediately. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to The Holy Family Home and Shelter, 88 Jackson St., Willimantic, CT. 06226. For an online memorial guestbook, please visit www.potterfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Apr. 19, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Kevin CROSBIE

18 Entries

Peter Santoro

April 17, 2024

When we think fondly about someone who has passed, it is one of the greatest tributes you can give. Kevin, thanks for the good memories and putting up with a college roommate that was...less than refined. May you be resting in peace. Thinking of you on 4/17/2024.

Perry & Sandi Daine

April 22, 2012

We were so saddened to learn of Kevin's passing. He was a warm and compassionate man, as well as a dedicated journalist. He will be greatly missed.

April 22, 2012

Kevin and his mother Lucy, embodied the heart and soul of Willimantic. They will be greatly missed by all of us.

Robert Horrocks

Bill Doak

April 20, 2012

As editor and publisher of our town's weekly newspaper, The Gazette, many times people will say "Thank you for keeping the town's newspaper going." I always reply that they should not thank me for I would not have been able to do it without the support of people at The Chronicle, specifically Kevin Crosbie. He encouraged us, found ways to make the impossible, possible. In so doing, he was not merely a newspaper publisher - he was a cheerleader for the value of newspapers who became our friend.

Andrew J Griger, Jr

April 20, 2012

A Great and Generous MAN truly loved by his family the Community and the Chronicle family No words can express the HUGE Void he has left in my life HE helped me so much and titled "Andy at Indy " thank you Kevin and God Bless You forever...

Renée Anderson

April 20, 2012

Kevin was truly a kind and generous person as well as a wonderful boss. My heart goes out to his family.

Leo Bibeau

April 20, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Shannon Stahecki

April 20, 2012

To the Crosbie Family & the staff at The Chonicle Newspaper:
I was very sorry and sad to hear of Kevin's passing. I have worked with Kevin for many years through his generous donation to the Relay For Life. I always found Kevin wonderful to work with. He not only helped us but he helped many other organizations with his community minded choices. He truly cared about making the Windham area a great place to live and enjoy. He will be missed by many. We, at the American Cancer Society, will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. My deepest sympathies to you all.

Kathie & Kevin Chisler

April 19, 2012

To The Crosbie Family,

We are so very sorry to hear of Kevin's passing, my husband Kevin and I cleaned at the Chronicle, and he was always so friendly, he was a pleasure to be around. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Rest in peace our friend.
Kevin & Kathie Chisler

Larry Kelley

April 19, 2012

So shocked and saddened to hear about Kevin's passing. I enjoyed wonderful times working at the Chronicle from 1984-1996. Maintaining a small, independent newspaper is a monumental task in these tough economic times, but Kevin carried the family torch. The Chronicle is the Crosbie's legacy. I am the same age and have a young family myself. My heart goes out to the family.

AUSTIN AND JOAN McGuigan

April 19, 2012

Dearest Pat & Family,

May God send you his peace, may your children be your strength and may your freinds be there to hold you up.

"He he whom you loved and lost,
is no longer where he was before,
May he now be wherever you are"

Saint ?

Michael Magala

April 19, 2012

I was so saddened to hear about Kevin's passing. I worked at the Chronicle from 1988-1998. Kevin was one the kindest people I met when I arrived in Willimantic .. all the way from Uganda. Kevin and my then immediate supervisor George Geers allowed my work schedule to be as flexible as possible to enable me attend college. I will miss his kindness and sense of humor ...

Diane Gavidia

April 19, 2012

I worked for Kevin years ago before I remarried and moved to Florida. Kevin was always calm and compassionate - a top notch journalist and a warm, genuine human being. He thoroughly enjoyed the time Patty Casio and I made him an animated short using claymation and 'Tubie' in a little car, driving around town delivering The Chronicle. Kevin left some big shoes to fill, and he will be missed.

Betti Kuszaj

April 19, 2012

It was with immense sadness that I read the news of the passing of Kevin, a gentlemen I'm proud to have called my friend. He was a dedicated and giving individual and businessman. His loss is a true tragedy. My deepest sympathies to his family.

Ashley and Nelson Pereira

April 18, 2012

Mr. Crosbie could always put a smile on your face, and he will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Crosbie family.

Barry Lewis

April 18, 2012

My prayers go out to the Crosbie family. Kevin had the rare quality of being a hard-line journalist who fought for the truth and a fair publisher with a heart of gold. He had faith in my ability and I'll never forget that.

Zoe Allard

April 18, 2012

Mr. Crosbie was one of the kindest and most genuine men I have ever had the pleasure to work with and spend time with. He was a great leader, teacher and father to his three wonderful kids. In shock by this tremendous loss I can only offer my condolences to his family. He was a truly remarkable man; one of a kind. I am glad I knew him. If you need anything we are here.
Love the Allards

Jared Ramsdell

April 18, 2012

I was so sorry to hear about Kevin's passing. I worked for a short time as a photographer for the Chronicle and Kevin was hands down one of the best bosses I have ever had. He was a great man and will be missed.

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