John "Jack" Crowe

Service station owner & family man, promoted S.I. youth sports John "Jack" Crowe, 83, of Meiers Corners passed away peacefully at his home on December 23, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Judith Crowe (nee Varga) for 62 years; loving father of Kevin Crowe, Steven Crowe (Diane), and William Crowe (Donna); cherished grandfather of Shaughn, Bethany Kothapalli (Jyothi) , Cecelia, Shannon, Tonimarie, Jamie and Juliana; fond brother-in-law of Maureen Doherty, and Michele Leikensohn-Shapiro. Jack was born and raised on Staten Island, and graduated from St. Peter's Boys High School. He worked with his father and later owned the Crowe's Meiers Corners Service Center, which he currently operated with his Son Kevin. He was passionate about and devoted to the Mid Island Little League and Babe Ruth Programs from the late 1960's through 1998. Jack and his friends in the community built the existing fields. In his youth he ran Stock Cars throughout the Northeast, ranging from New Jersey to Connecticut. Later in life he enjoyed his condo in Anna Maria Island, Florida, where he spent much time there with his wife, walking the beaches and making new friends along the way. Funeral from the Matthew Funeral Home, Inc., 2508 Victory Boulevard, on Thursday, December 30, 2021, departing at 10:00 am. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Teresa's R.C. Church at 10:45 am. Interment to follow in St. Peter's Cemetery. Family and friends may visit on Tuesday, 12/28, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm and Wednesday, 12/29, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. Matthew Funeral Home 2508 Victory Blvd. Staten Island NY 10314 (718) 761-5544