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Kevin Crowley Obituary

Kevin Francis Crowley January 29, 1922 - February 24, 2007 Kevin F. Crowley, 85, peacefully passed away at his son Daniel's home on February 24, 2007. Kevin was born in San Francisco to Irish parents who emigrated from County Cork, Ireland. He was the epitome of all things Irish with a zest for life and a gift of the gab. Kevin's working career spanned 30 years in law enforcement which included San Francisco Police Department, State of California Alcohol Beverage Control, and County of Santa Clara Welfare Fraud. Kevin was the proud director of the Santa Clara Valley Youth Center, also known as The Watzit Club, which was a popular hangout for teenagers in the 50s and 60s. His leisure time was passionately spent on golf courses from Ireland to Monterey. Kevin is survived by his four children, Daniel Crowley and his wife Gretchen, John Crowley and his wife Nancy, Suzanne Ammons and her husband Michael, Michele Culp and her husband Gary; eight grandchildren, Patrick Crowley, Shannon Giguere, Danielle Crowley, Michael Culp, Brian Culp, Kevin Clifton, Kelly Clifton, and Megann Crowley. Kevin was preceded in death by his loving wife Helene. Visitation will be on Thursday, March 1, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and a vigil will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. at Darling-Fischer Garden Chapel, San Jose. A Funeral Mass will be on Friday, March 2, 2007, at Saint Francis of Assisi, San Jose at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Colma.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Feb. 27 to Feb. 28, 2007.

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Sgt. William Palmer SFPD (Retired)

March 24, 2007

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Raymond Mysliwski

February 28, 2007

Kevin brought a large quantity of experience to his Supervisory Position in the Welfare Fraud Investigation Section of Santa Clara County California. I enjoyed working for this easy going gentleman.

Sgt. Bill Palmer SFPD( Retired)

February 27, 2007

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Sallie Stewart

February 27, 2007

I will always remember Kevin. He was the absolute best boss ever, loved by all the staff. A true friend to so many.

Susan (Brewton) Gibson

February 27, 2007

I worked with Kevin in the late 60's at the Alcoholic Beverage Control and have thought of him often over the years. He was a very kind, wonderful man with a great sense of humor.
My sympathy to the family,

Jay Caldis

February 27, 2007

Rember him well. EX ABC

February 27, 2007

Crowley Family,
Our deepest condolences,we are still forever grateful to Kevin and Helene for helping us out on our first home purchase.
Calvin and Gracina Leong
791 34th Ave.SF,Ca 94121

Ginny Hibbard

February 27, 2007

How wonderful to learn Mr. Crowley was Director of the Watzit Club. The Watzit Club was a going concern when I was a youth, then carried on for more years. It gave teens a place to 'hang out' with others. A place to go to, which they could still use today.

Rob has enjoyed knowing Mr. Crowley and his family.

God Blessing's to him and the family.

Elizabeth Reedy-Hamann

February 27, 2007

I was so sorry to learn of your loss. Kevin was my first 'boss' when I worked part-time at the Whatzit Club. In later years, I worked with him in Welfare Fraud. He was a wonderful man and I am sure you are very proud of him.

With sympathy,

Elizabeth

Darling Fischer Garden Chapel

February 26, 2007

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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