Obituaries

Robert “Bob” J. Crawley

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Robert “Bob” J. Crawley, 85, of Ossining passed away on Jan. 7. He was 85.

Crawley was born on Dec. 14, 1935, to Edward and Amelia Crawley. He was a graduate of Ossining High School.

Bob was a local businessman, owner of Crawley’s Grocery, Campwoods Deli and Roosevelt Deli. He was a lifetime member of the Ossining Fire Department where he served for 58 years with Holla Hose. There, he was ex-captain and served on numerous committees. In addition, he had been president of the Ossining Rotary Club, Exalted Ruler of the Elks #1486 and a member of the St. Augustine Golden Eagles.

Crawley is survived by his daughters, Debbie (Mike) Cafarelli, Kathy (George) Lawrence and Kelly (Chris) Lovell; seven grandchildren, Amie (Richard) Berry, Nicholas (Jenn) Cafarelli, Zachary Cafarelli, Rachel (Alex) Bateman, Ryan and Brendan Lawrence and Christopher Lovell; two great-granddaughters, Audrey and Evelyn Berry; and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by two sisters, Doris Smith and Judy Crawley.

He was predeceased by his sister, Jean Lippert, and his brother, Leroy Crawley.  

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