Albert T. Crowley

Albert Crowley, age 92, of Englewood FL and Manahawkin NJ, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, November 9, 2024. 

Born and raised in Staten Island, NY, Albert moved to Somerdale NJ shortly after marrying his life-long love Marie Fleming. They retired to Manahawkin NJ in 1992, where he has lived since. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Using the GI Bill, he received a degree in Electrical Engineering from Pratt Institute. He was hired to work for RCA in Camden, NJ in a program that included attending the University of Pennsylvania where he received a Masters Degree in Engineering. Albert was awarded multiple patents while working at RCA and eventually retired as a Principal Engineer.

Albert enjoyed boating, fishing and all water activities. He was an avid handyman and a skilled auto mechanic. He made great use of his ability in these areas to make any and all repairs to his home and car and was generous in lending these skills to family and friends who needed help of any kind. On the rare Sunday afternoon when he was not working on a project, he enjoyed rooting for the Philadelphia Eagles.

He had a deep love for his family and for life itself. His patience and calm were noteworthy and obvious to anyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. Even in the face of expensive accidents or personal tragedy he maintained his composure at all times. He provided a stabilizing presence when it was needed the most. He will truly be missed by all.

Albert is survived by his children: son David Crowley and his partner Zofia Kapron, daughter Joan Santoro and her husband Anthony, son Timothy Crowley and his wife Janet, son Albert Crowley and his wife Elizabeth, His sister Barbara Foley; his grandchildren: Valerie Shockley and fiance Jay Wheeldon, TJ Santoro, Daniel Santoro, Clint LaBattaglia, Connor Crowley, Katie Crowley and Adam Crowley; and his many loving nieces and nephew. 

He was predeceased by his parents, Timothy F. Crowley and Beatrice Garvin Crowley; His loving wife Marie J. Crowley (nee Fleming) in 2013; his brother John Crowley; and his sisters Mary Crowley, Veronica Paul, Kathleen (Sr Mary) Crowley, and Eileen (Sr Kathleen) Crowley.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm at Maxwell-Tobie Funeral Home, 573 Mill Creek Road, Manahawkin, NJ 08050. a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday November 15, at 11am at St. Mary of the Pines Church, 100 Bishop Lane, Manahawkin NJ. Interment will follow at St. Mary Cemetary, Beachwood Avenue, Manahawkin.