Clifford A. Crosby

Clifford A. Crosby obituary

Clifford A. Crosby

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Clifford Crosby Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by DeVito Funeral Home on Oct. 2, 2025.

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Crosby, Clifford A. of Arlington, died on October 1st. Beloved husband of Louise M. (DeNisi) Crosby. Loving father of Jill, Michael and Dan Crosby and father in law of Melissa Crosby. Grandfather of Charlotte, Nick and Gracie Crosby and also survived by his two nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to visit in the DeVito Funeral Home, 1145 Mass. Ave., ARLINGTON on Tuesday October 7th from 5-7pm. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in memory of Clifford to Alzheimer's Association at 320 Nevada St #201, Newton, MA 02460 or alz.org/donate. Please visit devitofuneralhome.com to view an online guestbook.

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