John M. Crosby

1964 - 2016

John M. Crosby, 51, of Mandeville, LA passed away at home surrounded by his family on July 3, 2016, from cancer. John is survived by his beloved wife - Mary Kathryn Silvestri; darling daughter, Isabella; father - Robert Lee Crosby Jr.; brothers - Dr. Robert Lee Crosby III (Nam) and Jeffrey Thomas Crosby (Katherine); sister - Julie Black; nephews - Major Joseph C. Black (Casey), Timothy R. Black (Betsy), Philip J. Black, Robert Lee Crosby IV, Stephen T. Crosby, William E. Crosby and Patrick M. Crosby; grand nieces - Lucy Black and Harper Black; and grand nephews - Cody Black and Brooks Black. He is predeceased by his mother - Anne Marie Morel Crosby. Born on August 21, 1964 in Brookhaven, Mississippi, John was raised in McComb, Mississippi, and John resided in Mandeville, LA for the past 15 years. John obtained a B.A. Degree in Political Science from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1987 and earned his J.D. Degree from the Louisiana State University Law Center in 1990. He was employed as an attorney with the Carmouche Law Firm in Lake Charles, LA from 1990-1995 and with the Law Firm of Windhorst, Gaudry, Ranson, Higgins and Gremillion in Gretna from 1995-1998, before joining the Law Offices of Frederick Miller & Associates in 1998 where he practiced for the past 18 years. He was a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association and New Orleans Bar Association. John was respected and well-liked by the legal community and by his fellow associates and co-workers. In 1997, he was instrumental in writing the appellate brief for and successfully arguing to the Louisiana Supreme Court in the case of Woolford v. JoEllen Smith Psychiatric Hospital, a decision that remains important to civil defense litigation to the present day. John was also the Managing Editor of the CLC Newsletter for many years, and wrote numerous feature articles for the newsletter, which educated and updated State Farms claims department. During his high school and college years, John worked as a disc jockey. Later in life, he entertained and amazed his friends with the scope of his knowledge of rock-n-roll and music in general. He could correctly identify the artist and year of production of virtually any rock-n-roll song. John was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, an avid movie buff, a music lover, and sports fan who enjoyed an occasional game of golf. Most of his free time was spent with the love of his life, Mary Kathryn, and the couple's 5 year old daughter, Isabella, whom he adored. John was a consummate gentleman, a great friend, a loving son and brother, and a devoted husband and father who will be missed by all. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial mass at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 11, 2016 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 312 Lafitte Street Mandeville, LA 70448. A wake is scheduled to take place at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Ave. Covington, LA 70433 on Sunday, July 10, 2016 from 6 - 9:00 PM. Visitation at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church on Monday will begin at 10:00 AM. Private committal services and interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Lady of the Lake School, 316 Lafitte St. Mandeville, LA 70448. Please visit www.ejfieldingfh.com to offer condolences or share a memory on the tribute wall.