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ANDREW CRANE Obituary
ANDREW "RUSTY", on March 19, 2012, of Fox Chase. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Miller), devoted father of Elizabeth, Stephen and Peter Crane; cherished son of Mildred P. (the late Vince) Crane, and adored brother of Andrea Crane Cotton (Jim). He is also survived by many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to his funeral Mass, Friday, March 23, 11:30 A.M., at St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church, 535 Rhawn St., Phila. Int. Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 9:45 A.M. In lieu of flowers, the family is respectfully requesting that contributions in his memory may be made to the St. Cecilia's Memorial Scholarship Fund, at the address above.
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Steve & MarySandra Foster
March 15, 2025
Andy is not forgotten in our house. Our offices were nearly adjacent, and I always found him to be kind, helpful, friendly, and welcoming- a real team player, and a credit to his God...just a wonderful person! Today, MarySandra and I will say the Rosary and other prayers for our brother. May Our Lady, Notre Dame, keep him safe in her loving care until we see Andy again, and may Blessed Chiara Luce Badano watch over him. Holy Scripture has an excellent description of our brother: "The upright man walks in his integrity" (Proverbs 20:7), All our love and prayers to Andy's Family! Steve & MarySandra Foster, Friendswood, Texas
Steve & MarySandra Foster
March 15, 2024
Andy's office was near mine, and I always had the utmost respect for him. He was dedicated, friendly, helpful, and always kind. Today, MarySandra and I will say the Rosary for our brother, his family, and all who I love him. Because of the Sacrifice of the Savior, Jesus Christ, we will see Andy again. May Our Lady, Notre Dame, keep Andy always in her loving care. All our love and prayers to Andy's Family! Steve & MarySandra Foster, Friendswood, Texas
Steve & MarySandra Foster
March 15, 2023
Andy lives in my memory. He was a colleague and friend, and a gentle soul. MarySandra and I plan to say the Rosary for him today. I still think this biblical verse epitomizes Andy: "The righteous man walks in his integrity" (Proverbs 20:7). Because of the Sacrifice of the Savior, we will see our brother, Andy, again. Love and prayers to his family, Steve & MarySandra Foster, Friendswood, Texas
Peggy McCoey
March 16, 2022
Mary,
I always remember Rusty at this time of year. He is in my prayers, as well as you and your growing family. I know he is looking down with a very happy smile on his family.
Best to you...
Peggy
Steve & MarySandra Foster
March 15, 2022
Andy is not forgotten in our house. He was a man of great integrity, and kindness which are rare qualities these days. We plan to say the Rosary for our brother today. May the love of the eternal God watch over him, and may the Lord bless and keep his family safe always. All our love and prayers, Steve & MarySandra Foster, Friendswood, Texas
Stephen Foster
March 15, 2019
I was praying for Andy this morning & this verse came to mind which perfectly describes him: "...the righteous man walks in his integrity..." (Proverbs 20:7). On Tuesday, we will offer the Rosary in his memory. God bless you, Andy, and may He lovingly protect all who love you. Steve & Mary Foster, Friendswood, Texas
Steve & MarySandra Foster
December 12, 2012
I just learned of Andy's passing. He was a fine, fine man, a person of great character. Andy's office was a few feet from mine, and we talked often. We plan to say the Rosary for him, and all who love him. May God bless him and may the Lord's kindness bring him safely home. Steve & MarySandra Foster
June 10, 2012
Dear Mary, Liz,Stephen & Peter,
Laura & I are are sorry to hear of your loss.
Hold on to the great memories that all of you shared. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bunny & Laura Zavislak
March 25, 2012
Mary, Liz, Stephen and Peter,
We are very sorry to hear of Rusty's passing. We were always very glad to meet him which always included his gentle humor. We will miss him.
Richard, Mary Anne, Eamon and Ben McIvor
John, Karen, Carl, and Kaitlyn LeConey
March 25, 2012
Mary,
We are very sorry for your loss. Rusty will be missed, he was such a great guy.
Pat & Jack Arndts
March 24, 2012
Dear Mary and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Rusty's death, you and your family will be in our prayers.
Amy Dougherty
March 23, 2012
Dear Mrs. Crane and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
From,
The Doughertys (Amy, Bill, Erin, Meghan and Kiersten)
The McCoey
March 23, 2012
Mary,
We are so sorry to hear about Rusty. Please know you have been in our thoughts and prayers....Please send our sympathy to Liz, Peter and Steven...I can remember so many short talks with Rusty...He will be missed.
Peggy, Ed, John and Kathleen McCoey
Tom & Terri Clark
March 23, 2012
Mary,Stephen, Liz and Peter,
We want you to know you are in our hearts, prayers and thoughts. We couldn't have asked for a better neighbor than Rusty. He was always so warm and genuine and we know will be sorely missed.
Lois Leszczewski
March 23, 2012
Mrs. Crane and family,
We are sorry for your loss. You will be kept in our prayers.
Lois, Andrew & Sarah Leszczewski
March 23, 2012
Dear Mary,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Rusty was a such a nice man. Your family is in our prayers.
The Fruehwald Family
Jim Finnegan
March 22, 2012
Mary and family, our prayers and sympathy to you. A great loss of a fine person. We wish you peace.
The Oberholzer's
March 22, 2012
Dear Mary,Stephen, Liz, and Peter we are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Rusty was a remarkable man. We can still remember when we moved onto Hartel Avenue and met you both. Mary you were expecting Peter and you both made us feel like we were welcome into the neighborhood, that is our fondest memory. You will all remain in our prayers. Rick, Denise, Leesa, and Rob
March 22, 2012
Dear Mrs. Crane, Liz, Steve, and Pete,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband and father. Mr. Crane was always so kind and friendly. Truly a great neighbor, and will be missed by all who knew him.
~The Brown Family
March 22, 2012
To the Crane Family, Our deepest sympathies. The Ciabattoni Family
March 22, 2012
Dear Mrs. Crane,
I'm so sorry for your loss. We have been praying for your family at school everyday. My heart sank when I heard about what happened to Mr. Crane. I will keep you in my prayers.
Love,
Kelly Breslin
Ken Wohltmann
March 22, 2012
Mary - I was very saddened to hear about the loss of Rusty. God grieves with you. As you know, living in this fallen world means none of us escape trials and tribulations. It is only our faith in God's love and perfectness that gives us our purpose to go on, and hope for the future.
March 22, 2012
Dear Mary, Liz, Stephen and Peter, my deepest sympathy to all of you. Rusty was the gentlest and most caring person I knew. God be with you. Marge Ziegler
marita mcnichol
March 22, 2012
Dear Mary, Liz, Stephen & Peter,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know words don't take away the pain, but hopefully they will ease them for awhile. I am so sorry at the loss of Rusty & your Dad. There really aren't a lot of words to say about him. He covers them all. Kindness, Happiness & Joyfulness. He carried all those traits and more. The LOVE of his FAMILY and the love of GOD. Please know that I am praying for you. I was praying since that day we saw each other Mare. Please, let me know if there is anything I can do.
Love, Marita
Fox Chase, Phila, PA
Susan Rockhill
March 22, 2012
May he rest in pease prayers to the family. Andy always said hi to me, I worked in the mailroom at Rohm and Haas
March 22, 2012
Dear Mary,Liz,Stephen and Peter Please accept our sincerest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim,Oksana,Jimmy,Nick and Daniel Gilroy.
Marianne Finnegan
March 21, 2012
Dear Mary,
Rusty was such a kind soul. The world was a better place when he was with us. I will miss his smile and his calm presence. My prayers are with you and the kids.
March 21, 2012
Dear Mary and kids,
I'm so sorry for your loss of such a good man. Rusty has left a legacy to his children as a man of character. Blessings as you grieve for him but keep in mind we will all join him someday.
With much affection, Edie
Renee LeFevre
March 21, 2012
Dear Pete and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I didn't know your Dad, but he raised a fine young man. So sorry for your loss, and condolences to your family also.
Trish Morris
March 21, 2012
Dear Mary, Liz, Stephen, Peter, Mildred and Andrea, I am so sad you all had to lose Rusty at this time of his life. I have so many great childhood memories of our visits at Easter and in OC, NJ. I know he is in heaven, because he was such a nice, funny, wonderful guy! A great son, brother, husband and dad. We loved him and were glad we were able to get together with you all over the last several years.
God Bless.
Love,
Joe & Trish Morris and family
March 21, 2012
Dear Mary, Liz, Stephen and Peter,
Rusty was a wonderful man who will be missed by all. You are all in our prayers.
Jim and Maureen Doherty and family
Brother Robert Wilsbach, FSC
March 21, 2012
Brother Robert R. Wilsbach, FSC
St. Mary's Hall
7018 Boyer ST
Philadelphia PA 19119 - 1801
Mildred, Andrea, Mary and children:
I was saddened to learn of the death of your son, brother, husband, and father, Andrew “Rusty” Crane. My brother Tom Wilsbach up in Maine just told me the sad news. I'll be sure to let my mother and sisters know also. I knew him from Boy Scout days back at Holy Child Troop 281. At times such as these, words are unable to carry the full message of comfort and consolation which we want them to bear, but they are all we have. Having experienced the death of my own father in 1995, I am aware of the deep emotions which accompany such a loss. Be sure of continued remembrance of him in my prayers and those of all the Brothers at St. Mary's Hall.
May the Lord continue to hold you and all his family in the hollow of his hand and may you find his comforting presence in the silent power of prayer, in the wisdom of the Scripture, the nourishment of the Eucharist, the beauty of the liturgy, and in all his holy people gathered round you to help you.
I join my voice to the ancient hymn of the early Church:
May the angels lead him into Paradise.
May the martyrs come and welcome him on his way
And lead him into the holy city, Jerusalem.
May the choirs of angels welcome him.
And with Lazarus, who once was poor,
May he have everlasting life. Amen.
I close with the traditional prayer which we Brothers have prayed for over three hundred years:
Live Jesus in our hearts--Forever.
With sympathy and promise of prayers,
Your Brother,
Mary Maas
March 21, 2012
Dear Mary and Family,
My heart goes out to you... and especially my prayers. I was so sorry to hear about Rusty's passing. My thoughts are flooded with memories of you all. I know that your strong faith will carry you through these rough times.
March 21, 2012
Dear Mary & Family. Judy and I share your loss as Rusty was a good friend and Advertising Department associate at Rohm and Haas. Our HaasBeens group that meets at Otto's will surely miss him, his sunny good nature and wit. John and Judy Gill (Hatboro, PA)
Sheryl Snyder
March 21, 2012
Dear Mary, Liz, Stephen & Peter.
We are truly sorry for your loss, our hearts and prayers go out to all of you. Rusty was a very special man and always a pleasure to be around.
Sheryl, Charlie, Colin & Shannon Snyder
Eileen Mangold
March 21, 2012
Mary, Liz, Stephen and Pete, please accept my sincerest condolences. Rusty was a great guy and I feel blessed to have known him. I will miss seeing him around the neighborhood, especially running into him at Wawa and the 4th of July parade. Your family is in my prayers.
Dennis Glock
March 21, 2012
Mary- You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I had the great fortune to work with “AP” @ Rohm and Haas Company for quite a few years; he was one of the most pleasant, knowledgeable, even keeled, pleasant people I have had the opportunity of working with. We did have us a few adventures and laughs throughout the years. AP has left his impression on me as well as others. He will be remembered forever.
March 21, 2012
Dear Mary & Family,
Please accept our sincerest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Laura & Pat Ward & Family
Joanna and Domenic Marzullo
March 21, 2012
Mary, Liz, Stephen and Peter: We are so sorry for your loss. Rusty was such a Gentle Man. We will miss him much. You have been and will continue to be in our prayers.
Clare & Pat Cosenza
March 21, 2012
Dear Mary & family, Pat & I have fond memories of you and Rusty and the children in our early married years in the St. Cecilia community. We send you our hearfelt prayers for grace and courage to carry you through these difficult days.
Joe and Elly Reinhardt
March 21, 2012
Dear Mary,Stephen, Elizabeth and Peter,Rusty was a wonderful, gentle man. He loved his family and he lived his life and especially his ending years courageously. May the memory of how he lived his life sustain you.
Anne Driscoll
March 21, 2012
You are in my thoughts and prayers
Christine Sherwood
March 21, 2012
Mrs Crane - Rusty was such a nice, gentle man who will be missed. Please know you and your family have been and will continue to be in our prayers. We are so sorry for your loss. Courtney talks about you and thinks of you everyday.
The Sherwood Family
Pat Campbell
March 21, 2012
Dear Mary & Family, Rusty was a sweet, sweet man and it was my pleasure to have known him. You are all in my prayers. May God give you some comfort and peace at this difficult time. Pat Campbell
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