Luis Alfonso Crespo

Luis Alfonso Crespo obituary, Hawthorne, NJ

Luis Alfonso Crespo

Luis Crespo Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Browning-Forshay Funeral Home - Hawthorne on Dec. 11, 2023.
Crespo, Luis Alfonso, age 77, of Hawthorne, on Monday, December 11, 2023. Born in Cali, Colombia, Luis came to the United States settling in Paterson and then 17 years ago moved to Hawthorne. A former custodian for Ramapo High School, Luis had also been a former hairstylist. In his spare time, Luis enjoyed reading, horseback riding, and cooking, especially Caribbean and Colombian dishes. He also had a love for music and was a former DJ who interviewed many musicians about their talent.
Luis was the beloved husband of Ana Crespo. Loving father of Alfonso Crespo, Dylan Crespo and his wife Vanessa, and Jeffrey Crespo. Dear grandfather of three. Brother of Mercedez Martinez. He is also survived by his loving nieces and nephews.
Friends may visit with the family at the Browning-Forshay Funeral Home, 557 Lafayette Avenue, Hawthorne, on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, from 4:00 – 6:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in honor of Luis to a charity of one's choice.

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