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JOHN CROWLEY Obituary

CROWLEY, John M. Of Venice, FL, formerly of Somerville, MA, died peacefully on November 17, 2022. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at the Epiphany Cathedral in Venice, Florida, and he was interred at the Sarasota National Veterans Cemetery. He was the beloved son of the late Cornelius and Bridget (O'Brien) Crowley of Somerville. Loving brother of Francis Crowley of Easthampton, Eleanor Healey and her husband, Richard of West Roxbury, Margaret Crowley-Rousseau and her late husband, Richard of Marshfield, Kevin Crowley of Somerville and the late Cornelius Crowley, Jr. Also survived by loving nieces, nephew and grandnephews. John was a graduate of Somerville High School class of 1961, and Northeastern University in 1976. He served in the U.S. Army from 1964-1966; serving one year in Vietnam. For over 40 years, he volunteered in assisting people with sobriety concerns. John worked as an accountant and manager for several private firms and for the U.S. Government. John lived life with love and gusto. He cared for others with kindness and commitment. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Sts. Louis and Zelie Martin Parishes, formerly St. Catherine's of Genoa Church, 185 Summer St., Somerville, on Saturday, March 25th at 10 am. Donations may be made to St. Anthony's Shrine, 100 Arch St., Boston, MA 02110.

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 15 to Mar. 19, 2023.

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Michael ONEILL

March 21, 2023

I am proud to say that I have been a friend of John's for around thirty years. He has been a source of inspiration. John gave freely of his time to help others expecting nothing in return. If you were fortunate enough to know john you were better off for it. In loving memory of john: Your friend always Michael ONEILL, ; (Rest in peace) you will be missed forever. Thank you John for everything you have helped me to change my life for the better . In Jesus Christ name. God be with you. eternal Life.

Lorraine Butler

March 16, 2023

He is now resting in peace may god be with you and your family you are all in my prays always remember the good times you had with him he went to school with my uncle

Dick George 101st Airborne Division

March 16, 2023

Requiescat in pace amica meus! Ave at que vale!

John Buonomo

March 15, 2023

Kevin and Margaret,

My deepest condolence, I worked with John back in the late 70"s at McLean Hospital, Appleton Alcohol Treatment Center . Wonderful person to work with. Many found memories.

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