Southwick- Norman H. Crowley, 88, (1931-2019) of Southwick, passed away at Baystate Noble Hospital on Sunday, June 16, 2019. He was born on April 8, 1931 in Barre, MA. He was the son of the late George L. Crowley and Denise (Cauvin). Besides his parents, Norman was predeceased by his siblings, Joseph Crowley, Leo Crowley, Ersilia Hoy, Mary Better, William Crowley, Anna Crowley, and Stella Trepkus. Upon graduating from Barre High School he enlisted in the United States Army Medical Corps during the Korean Conflict in 1951. After a two year duty in Japan, he received an Honorable Discharge in 1953. In 1954 he found work at Milton Bradley Co. located in Springfield, MA, and in 1967 moved to the new manufacturing and office facilities in East Longmeadow. In 1996 he retired as Manager of the Payroll Dept. after forty two years with the company. Norman attended American International College for designated courses to enhance work related responsibilities in the Finance Department. He was also appointed as a Trustee of the EMBECO Credit Union, served as President of the Milton Bradley Athletic Association, and President of the 25 Year Club. Norman was a resident of Southwick for over fifty years. He has been a Life Member, Past Commander and Judge Advocate of the American Legion Post 338. He also served as Manager for the American Legion Post 338 for 30 years. He was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by the American Legion, Department of Massachusetts in recognition and sincere appreciation of outstanding support which contributed to the success and advancement of the programs of The American Legion, Department of Massachusetts. He was also a Life Member of the Ransford W. Kellogg Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 872 in Southwick. In 1969, Norman was elected to a 3 yr. term on the Board of Assessors, and later became the first Democratic Moderator to be elected in the Town of Southwick. Norman was appointed by the Selectman to the Personnel Study Committee to establish hourly employee wages in comparison to other communities in Western Mass with populations close to Southwick. Norman served as Chair of the Southwick Democratic Town Committee and received a Lifetime Achievement Award, as Member of the National Democratic Committee, and was elected as a Delegate to many Massachusetts State Conventions. He was appointed Campaign Coordinator for various Local, State and National candidates, and for his endless dedication and leadership in providing public service he received prestigious awards and numerous Citations. Citations included U.S. Senators, U.S. Congressman, State Representatives, The Governor’s Council, State Treasurer, and The Town of Southwick. He was currently serving as Vice Chair on the Southwick Democratic Town Committee, and as Member of the Hampden County Sheriff’s Association. Norman is survived by his wife, Doreen (Goyette) Crowley, a son, Norman “Chip” Crowley of San Diego, CA, a daughter, Enid Callaghan, of Logansport, IN, and a former son-in-law Jim (Dex) Callaghan, of Logansport, IN. He was predeceased by his first wife, Eleanor Crowley 2005, and is survived by four loving children and their spouses from his second marriage to Doreen, Mischelle Stoll (Steve) of W. Suffield, CT, Paul Goyette (Candy) of Westfield, MA, Keith Goyette (Shirley) of
Southwick, MA and Melissa Goyette (Tom, fiancée) of Southwick, MA. He is also survived by six loving grandchildren, Kevin and Sean Callaghan, Amberly and Cassidy Goyette, Sydney and Parker Goyette. The family is grateful to the Governor Center Staff and Noble Hospital staff for their support and compassion. Calling hours will be on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 from 4 to 7 PM at Southwick Forastiere Funeral Home, 624 College Highway, Southwick, MA. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home at 11 am on Thursday June 20, 2019 with a Mass of Christian Burial at noon in Our Lady of the Lake Church, 224 Sheep Pasture Road in Southwick, MA. Burial will follow at New Cemetery, Southwick, MA. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Norman’s name to the American Legion Post 338, 46 Powder Mill Road, Southwick, MA 01077, or to the Our Lady of the Lake Church Improvement Fund, P.O. Box 1150, Southwick, MA 01107. To leave a message of personal condolence, or for more information please visit www.forastiere.com
