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Ryan Crossley - Class of 1996

Submitted by Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 <fgustafson917@gmail.com> on 09/May/2025
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    Ryan P. Crossley, beloved husband, father, son, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, May 8, 2025. He was 46 years young.

Born on October 19, 1978, in Newburgh, NY, Ryan was the cherished son of Regina and the late Douglas V. Crossley. He was predeceased by his father; his grandparents, Dr. James and Regina Flannery and Alfred and Althea “B” Crossley; and his father-in-law, Frank Galli.

Ryan is survived by his loving wife, Francesca, and their beloved children, Ella Shea and Alexander Douglas. He is also survived by his mother, Regina; his sister, Katie; his brother, Colin, and sister-in-law Casie; and his niece and nephew, Mia and Rory Crossley. Also mourning his loss are his mother-in-law, Angela Galli; sisters- and brothers-in-law, Jaime Livoti, Christina Prego (Andrew), and Alisha Galli-Occhipinti (Frank); niece Brianna Livoti; and nephews Andrew and Luke Prego as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.

A graduate of Newburgh Free Academy, Ryan attended Orange County Community College. From a young age, he was passionate about sports, playing baseball, soccer, tennis, and golf—interests that continued throughout his life. He treasured time spent with friends and family on the golf course and enjoyed countless hours boating and fishing on Lake George. It was there, on the water, that he proposed to Francesca—an unforgettable moment in the place he loved most. Years later, he delighted in sharing that love of the outdoors with Ella and Alex, teaching them to fish, swing a golf club, tubing on the lake, and enjoying rides on his Kubota tractor and many pieces of construction equipment.

Following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, Ryan entered the construction industry and joined his father at Crossley Associates. He worked as a project superintendent for Sciame Construction in New York City for a decade before returning home to start his own company, Crossley Enterprises. His entrepreneurial spirit continued with the creation of BayView Dock Builders in Lake George, and as a regional dealer and installer for Basta Boatlifts. Through these ventures, Ryan combined his talents for building and design with his deep appreciation of the outdoors.

A lifelong member of The Powelton Club in Newburgh, Ryan learned to play golf and tennis there as a child and later served for many years on the Board of Directors. Some of his fondest memories were made on the course with close friends. He was also a past member of the Newburgh Yacht Club where he enjoyed early season fishing and boating on the Hudson with family and friends.

Ryan will be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father, uncle, and loyal friend who was taken from us far too soon. His absence leaves a profound void in the lives of all of us who loved him.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ryan’s memory to the Lake George Association, P.O. Box 408, Lake George, NY 12845.

Please keep the family in your prayers.