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Jorge Crespo Obituary
Yonkers - Jorge L. Crespo was the eldest of eight born on September 23rd, 1962 in Yonkers, New York. Mr. Crespo then moved with his family to Toa Baja Puerto Rico where he lived until his high school years. Mr. Crespo attended Yonkers High School and graduated in 1980 and went on to graduate from Parsons School of Design in 1984. A prolific artist with gallery showings at El Museo Del Barrio, St. John's University, and Wave Hill Mr. Crespo wrote and illustrated two children's books and was lead illustrator on various other titles. He was a children's storyteller and has artwork displayed at the Jackson Avenue 2 train. Mr. Crespo returned to graduate school and received a Master of Arts from Lehman College and began a teaching career first at P.S. 25 in the Bronx in 1996 as a Spanish/Art teacher and most recently as a beloved art teacher at Yonkers Middle High School. Mr. Crespo is survived by daughter Mercy Christine Crespo (33), granddaughter Brianna Christine Vargas (14), his mother Maria Antonia Nuñez and father Jorge Crespo, fiancé Jacqueline Garcia, his four brothers, three sisters and fourteen nieces and nephews. Memorial will be held at Community Home for Funerals located on 601 Yonkers Avenue, Yonkers, NY. Viewing will be Monday, October 22nd, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Burial will be at 10:30 am at Mt. Hope Cemetery, 50 Jackson Ave, Hastings-on-Hudson, New York 10706 on Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018.
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October 22, 2018
Mr. Crespo was the first person I saw in the morning at Yonkers High School. His students loved him and to walk into his classroom was an experience unlike any other. Plants, animals, happy kids. He was always kind and calm. He was a treasured colleague. I am so sad. E. Palmer
Ruby A
October 22, 2018
What a kind and gentle soul. Mr. Crespo has inspired and touched so many lives, he wasn't just a great teacher; he was a beautiful human being. His thoughtfulness and sincerity will always stay with me and guide me in my life. Rest In Peace legend.
Denise Cachoian
October 22, 2018
George will be missed by all of us at Yonkers Middle/High School. His kind and gentle persona was appreciated by all the children he taught. Everybody loved Mr. Crespo! I will miss seeing him walking down the halls with his signature black cropped pants and tailored white shirt and gray vest! He always had a kind word for everyone. I am grateful that he was my mentor when I was a student teacher. I extend my sincere condolences to Mercy, Brianna, Jacqueline, his parents, his siblings, and close friends. May he rest in peace.
Christy Rose
October 22, 2018
Jorge Crespo was always my favorite art teacher at Yonkers Middle School. Even when I was in Yonkers High School I would go visit his class and just sit in his lessons, he was such an admirable person. He is one of the reasons I wanted to pursue art in my adulthood. I always said when I was older I'd go back to visit his class, this saddens me that I would never get that chance. My condolences go out to his family and friends. Sending prayers and blessings your way.
Maggie Cardona
October 21, 2018
My condolences to the family. He worked at School 14 in years with me years ago. He was always a respectful and kind man. Know he will be missed by family and friends. RIP - Maggie and John Cardona
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