ALBERT N. "BIG AL" CRAWFORD

CRAWFORD
ALBERT N. "BIG AL"
Of Coraopolis, at age 90, was called to be with his heavenly father on October 11, 2014. It was the joy of his life to serve the Lord. Born June 24, 1924, in Pittsburgh, to the late Ida Herrmann and George Crawford of the North Side. Albert served his God, Country, Family and Friends with an unwavering sense of honor and commitment. Albert retired from the U.S. Navy in 1980 after 38 years service as a Master Chief Petty Officer. He enlisted at the age of 17, immediately after Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, ultimately serving in the D-Day invasion of WWII, as well as the Korean and Vietnam Wars, across his accomplished military career. He was recently bestowed France's highest distinction, the French Legion of Honor medal, for his contribution to France's liberation from German occupation during World War II. After his Service retirement, he worked for the Port Authority and the Post Office. He was a member of the Veterans Club, Naval Enlisted Reserve Association and West Ridge Christian Community Church. Albert enjoyed e-mailing his friends and researching Military History. He was an extremely generous man who befriended everyone he met, always had a story to share, and made lasting impressions upon us all. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Eileen Mary Bell Crawford; his children, Albert Crawford, Jr., Bobby Crawford, Jonathan Crawford and Kathleen Crawford; daughter-in-laws, Darlene Crawford and Sarah Crawford; four grandchildren, Mark, Megan, Noah, Wesley; and six great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Lilly, Mark, Kaden, Noble, Thea, Nova; and preceded in death by six siblings. Friends will be received Monday, October 13, 2014, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the COPELAND MOON TWP. FUNERAL HOME, 981 Brodhead Rd., where a Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2014, followed by interment in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies with full Military Honors.
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