Kenneth Crowley

Born in Oakland, CA on October 11, 1924 to the late George and Alvina Crowley, Ken passed away peacefully at his home in Alameda, CA on April 22, 2015 at the age of 90.

Ken is survived by his daughter, Patricia Lynn Crowley (Stewart)Nelson; grandsonBrint Joseph Stewart and his wifeAudrey Lynn (Crawford)Stewart; great-grandchildren Travis, Abigail and Daisy Stewart; and nephews, Steven, Jeffery and Rodney Cox. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine (Medaglia) Crowley and his sister, Lois (Crowley) Cox.

Ken was a graduate of Alameda High School. He served in the United States Army Air Force from 1943 thru 1945 during WWII in France, England and Germany.

Ken and his wife, Josephine were long-standingmembers of the American Red Cross, knownprimarily for their work in ‘the Crowley House’ distributing food to the local needy three timesa week. He (along with his wife) delivered food forAlameda Meals on Wheels for about 20 years. He was a member of the S.F. Bay Wildlife Refuge and the Alameda Photographic Society. He enjoyed photography, gardening and visiting Yosemite.

Family and friends are invited to attend the funeral service on Monday, April 27, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Greer Family Mortuary and Cremation Services, 2694 Blanding Ave., Alameda. He will be laid to rest with his wife at HolySepulchre Cemetery in Hayward.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Kens memory may be made to the Yosemite Fund, American Red Cross, or theNorbertine Association of the Friary of St. Joseph (Tehachapi, CA).

Service Information

Cemetery
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
1051 Harder Rd
Hayward, CA
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Service Monday
April 27, 2015
11:00 AM
Greer Family Mortuary and Cremation Services
2694 Blanding Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
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