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Douglas V. Crossley, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away
peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Sunday evening, June 23, 2019.
He was 68 years old. Son of the late Althea "B" and Alfred Crossley, he was born
on February 25, 1951 in Newburgh, NY. He was predeceased by his parents, his
brother Jeffrey Crossley, and father and mother-in-law Dr. James and Regina
Flannery. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Regina Flannery
Crossley and three children: Ryan (Francesca) Crossley of Newburgh, Katie
Crossley of Newburgh, Colin (Casie) Crossley of Woodcliff Lake, NJ and his
granddaughter Ella Shea Crossley of Newburgh. He is also survived by brothers
and sisters-in-law: Rhea Flannery Fleckenstein (Douglas) of Newburgh, Robert
Flannery (Nora) of Bronxville, NY, Timothy Flannery of Blandon, PA and Daniel
Flannery (Tammy) of Warwick, NY. Survivors also include many nieces, nephews and
cousins. Doug was a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy and attended American
University in Washington, D.C. His love of sports and competition developed at a
young age through his participation in baseball, football, basketball, tennis
and golf, and continued throughout his life. He returned home to Newburgh
following college, and worked at A.W. Crossley Inc., General Contractors. Later,
he founded his own firm Crossley Associates, which he led for over thirty-five
years until his death. Doug was a lifelong resident of Newburgh and generously
contributed to his community in many ways. He was a longtime member of the Board
of Directors for the Newburgh YMCA, The Powelton Club and The Still Bay
Association of Lake George, NY. Doug especially enjoyed boating on Lake George
and hosting the annual father-son golf tournament there. He loved his family and
friends, and cherished the time spent with them on and off the golf course.
Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m., Thursday June 27th, at Brooks Funeral
Home, 481 Gidney Avenue, Newburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
by Rev. William Scafidi on Friday, June 28th at 10 a.m. at The Church of St.
Patrick and St. Mary, 55 Grand Street, Newburgh. Interment will be held at St.
Mary's Cemetery, Montgomery NY. In Doug's memory, donations may be made to Meals
on Wheels of Greater Newburgh, PO Box 2615, Newburgh NY 12550 or The Seeing Eye,
PO Box 375, Morristown NJ 07963. Crossley, Douglas, 68, of Newburgh, NY died on June 23, 2019 VISITATION: 5-8 pm Thursday, June 27 at Brooks Funeral Home. MASS: 10 am Friday St. Patrick's Church. BURIAL: St. Mary's Cemetery, Montgomery. Full obituary on Wednesday. www.Brooksfh.com
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Douglas V. Crossley, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away
peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Sunday evening, June 23, 2019.
He was 68 years old. Son of the late Althea "B" and Alfred Crossley, he was born
on February 25, 1951 in Newburgh, NY. He was predeceased by his parents, his
brother Jeffrey Crossley, and father and mother-in-law Dr. James and Regina
Flannery. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Regina Flannery
Crossley and three children: Ryan (Francesca) Crossley of Newburgh, Katie
Crossley of Newburgh, Colin (Casie) Crossley of Woodcliff Lake, NJ and his
granddaughter Ella Shea Crossley of Newburgh. He is also survived by brothers
and sisters-in-law: Rhea Flannery Fleckenstein (Douglas) of Newburgh, Robert
Flannery (Nora) of Bronxville, NY, Timothy Flannery of Blandon, PA and Daniel
Flannery (Tammy) of Warwick, NY. Survivors also include many nieces, nephews and
cousins. Doug was a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy and attended American
University in Washington, D.C. His love of sports and competition developed at a
young age through his participation in baseball, football, basketball, tennis
and golf, and continued throughout his life. He returned home to Newburgh
following college, and worked at A.W. Crossley Inc., General Contractors. Later,
he founded his own firm Crossley Associates, which he led for over thirty-five
years until his death. Doug was a lifelong resident of Newburgh and generously
contributed to his community in many ways. He was a longtime member of the Board
of Directors for the Newburgh YMCA, The Powelton Club and The Still Bay
Association of Lake George, NY. Doug especially enjoyed boating on Lake George
and hosting the annual father-son golf tournament there. He loved his family and
friends, and cherished the time spent with them on and off the golf course.
Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m., Thursday June 27th, at Brooks Funeral
Home, 481 Gidney Avenue, Newburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
by Rev. William Scafidi on Friday, June 28th at 10 a.m. at The Church of St.
Patrick and St. Mary, 55 Grand Street, Newburgh. Interment will be held at St.
Mary's Cemetery, Montgomery NY. In Doug's memory, donations may be made to Meals
on Wheels of Greater Newburgh, PO Box 2615, Newburgh NY 12550 or The Seeing Eye,
PO Box 375, Morristown NJ 07963. Crossley, Douglas, 68, of Newburgh, NY died on June 23, 2019 VISITATION: 5-8 pm Thursday, June 27 at Brooks Funeral Home. MASS: 10 am Friday St. Patrick's Church. BURIAL: St. Mary's Cemetery, Montgomery. Full obituary on Wednesday. 