Obituary: Laurence J. Crowe, 88; Longtime Partridge & Rockwell Employee

Laurence J. Crowe of Greenwich passed away peacefully with his family by his side on July 22, 2013. He was 88.

He was born on Christmas Eve 1924 in Drumlish, County Longford, Ireland to the late Theresa (Dunleavy) and John Crowe.

Mr. Crowe immigrated to America at the age of 22 and was an employee of Partridge and Rockwell for more than 40 years. 

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Catherine (Connell) Crowe; his son, John and wife Jill (Rainone Northcutt) Crowe; his daughters Mary Ellen Crowe Bortot and husband Paul Bortot, and Cathy Crowe Kenny; his three grandsons, Thomas (TJ) Kenny, Michael Kenny and Shane Bortot as well as his step-grandchildren Amanda (Northcutt) Morneau and husband Michael Morneau, Matthew Northcutt; Ashley, Christopher and Jayson Bortot; his sister Mary Crowe Kenny and his brothers Thomas, Michael and wife Betty, and Edward and wife Kathleen, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, of Ireland and England.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Crowe was predeceased by siblings John of England, Patrick and Theresa, and his sister-in law Rita, all of Ireland.

Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, 31 Arch St., Greenwich. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, July 26 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 95 Henry St., Greenwich. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Greenwich.

For online condolences please visit www.leopgallaghergreenwich.com .