On July 18, 2018, Dr Patricia Ann Crowley died in South San Francisco. Dr Crowley was predeceased by her sister Mary Florence, who died on June 2, 2018, her brother Robert Lee, and her parents Nora and Jeremiah Crowley. She is survived by a sister-in-law, Sandra, a niece Jacqueline Hanora, a nephew Brendan Fitzgerald, a grandniece Georgia Grace, and a grandnephew Quinn Fitzgerald. She is also survived by many cousins in the Bay area and in Ireland and England.
Dr Crowley graduated from Presentation High School and earned her BA from Lone Mountain College. She went on to earn two Master's degrees and a PhD all focused in education. She created and taught a gifted and talented program at Redding Elementary for fifth and sixth graders. Dr Crowley was voted teacher of the year by two organizations: once for the state of California and once for the city of San Francisco. Her passion was being in the classroom, teaching and guiding her students. She looked forward to being with "her kids" every day, and missed not teaching when she finally retired.
Dr Crowley, or Pat as she was known by family and friends, enjoyed traveling during the summer with her sister and they usually ended their trip with a visit to their maternal grandmother in Kerry, Ireland. After she retired, she remained active in her sorority, in her parish community, conducting charitable works, and spending time with her long-time companion, Alex Sola, who also predeceased her.
A memorial celebration of Dr. Crowley's life will be held at St Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 725 Diamond St. San Francisco, 94114 at 10:30 AM on 23 November 2018.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Nov. 17 to Nov. 20, 2018.

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Mike Ngo

August 1, 2020

I was her student when she taught at Redding Elementary’s Gifted and Talented Program. Very sad to hear of her passing. Literally was in bed wondering about you, but now I know. Rest In Peace, and don’t stop teaching, Dr. Crowley.

Michael Meehan

September 18, 2019

I am stunned to hear of her passing. We created such great educational programs together and we presented those programs at educational conferences in DC and Sacramento

December 12, 2018

I'm very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comforts provide you the strength and comfort you need during this difficult time.

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