| Date of Birth | October 10, 1937 |
| Passed Away | November 13, 2011 |
| Place of Residence | Avoca |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | November 17, 2011 |
| Service Time | 3 P.M. |
| Service Location | Avoca Funeral Home |
ROBERT J. “BUCK” CRAWFORD
AVOCA-Robert J. “Buck” Crawford, 74, of Cook Road, passed away Sunday (Nov. 13, 2011) at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Buffalo, after a long illness.
Born in Oyster Bay, Long Island on Oct. 10, 1937, he was a son of the late John and Ruth VanVoorhees Crawford. On July 30, 1964 he was married in Glen Cove, Long Island to the former Jean Loveless, who survives.
A former resident of Oyster Bay, Buck graduated from Oyster Bay High School and served with the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1963.
He has resided in Avoca since 1988 and was employed as a plumber with Main Plumbing & Heating in Hornell before he retired from Maccarone Plumbing in 1998.
Buck was a member of the Avoca American Legion Post and the V.F.W.
He enjoyed spending time hunting and fishing and was an avid sports fan especially of the Jets, Rangers and the Yankees.
His family includes his wife of 47 years, Jean; his four children, Colette Crawford of Oyster Bay, Robert (Kathleen) Crawford II of Avoca, Sean (Jen) Crawford of Chesterbrooke Pa. and Donald Crawford of Oyster Bay; his six grandchildren, Corinne, Robert III, Kayleigh, Dylan, Brendan and Maggie Crawford; his dog, Hover; his best friend, J.C. (Karen) Petty of Texas; his 11 brothers and sisters, Don, Richie, Dennis, Dekie, Pogie, Jibby, Joanie, Linda, Sharon, Wendell and Joey; also many nieces and nephews including, Vinnie (Rhonda) Crawford and their children, Austin, Alyssa and Rae.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his two brothers, Raymond and Billy and his sister, Ruthie.
Calling hours are from 1-3 p.m. Thursday at the Avoca Funeral Home, 22 N. Main St., Avoca, where a funeral and committal service will be held following calling hours at 3 p.m. Thursday, with Deacon Ray Defendorf officiating.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in his memory to St. James Mercy Health’s Dialysis Unit, 411 Canisteo St., Hornell, N.Y. 14843.
Jean
I am sorry for your loss. I know your family is the world to you. Please know i am praying for you and your family during this time. Your old CorningICU friend Candy
Although we have not met I feel that I have known you. I know the pain and sorrow that you are going through, as I was there almost 2 years ago. I pray for comfort of the Holy Spirit for all the living, memories are all the keep our Loved ones close to us. My sympathy to the whole family. Now Buck and Mervin can have a good time together. Aloha From Hawaii
your friend “C” Spener
Jean and Family, you are in our prayers. Memories will now be your life blood.
God be with you, for now the ‘Circle’ is complete.
Al & Carole Mohilewsky
GOODBYE MY DEARFRIEND.YOU HAVE LIVED A GOOD LIFE AND YOUR FAMILY IS LIVING PROOF .I HAVE CHERISHED OUR FRIENDSHIP.
SUSIE WILL NEVER LET YOUR MEMORY TO FADE. KAREN AND LOVE AND CHERISH YOUR MEMORY AND YOUR GREAT FAMILY.
My thoughts and prayers to everyone during this difficult time. I wish there was something that would take away the loss and pain you are all feeling. Much love to everyone!!
My prayers and deepest sympathy go out to the entire Crawford family. May God give you all the strength you will need in the upcoming days. Colette and Don-let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
Dear Jean and Family,
So sad to hear of “Buck’s” passing. As you know I always had such great fun picking on him about the remote. All I know is that I am better for having known “Buck”. Deb and I share in your loss and sorrow at this time.
I am so sorry for your loss! May the love and support of family and friends help you all through this difficult time. Sending my love and prayers!
I am so sorry for your loss! May the love and support of family and friends help you all through this difficult time. Sending my love and prayers!
Buck and I grew up together fishing and hunting the woods of Locust Valley. Due to Buck and his brothers I @ 71 years old am still enjoying these wonderful sports due to these wonderful men. Thank You for a life time of enjoyment. I will always love and remeber you! Sonny
Wishing you the comfort of many happy memories and the warmth that comes from knowing you are truly loved and appreciated.
Suzie & Family: I was very saddened to hear of Buck’s passing. I have lots of fond memories of years passed on L.I. He is probably trolling for stripers with Uncle Eddie, up in Heaven. May your tears serve as testament to the love he shared with each of you. In sorrow,
Jim Merritt
Jean,
I am so very sorry to hear about Buck. Many good memories from the times we were down there. He was a great guy……and I congratulate you on 47 years!! My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family!
Love…Cindi
Jean and family, the Beauregard family in NH are thinking of you. BB so sorry for your loss.