James Patrick Crawford

James Patrick Crawford passed away July 16th, 2020 at the age of 91. While we mourn his passing and celebrate his life he will be forever in our hearts. He was born in Newry,County of Armagh, No. Ireland. He was a devout Catholic, member of All Hallows Church in La Jolla for 15 years. He will be remembered for his love of God, his devotion to his wife, and his great enthusiasm for soccer and golf. Family was important to James, he never missed a celebration, birthday or holiday.

James was very proud of his Irish Heritage…. He had many stories to tell about his adventures and tales to tell in the “Old Country” of Ireland. He was always very active and supportive in the Irish community of San Diego. He was always ready for a session and good party. He loved having a few pints in the pub, with “Slainte” as his favorite saying. He cruised the streets of Clairemont in his “pride and joy” the green Jaguar. He is racing on the tracks in heaven. He was also a card carrying union man for over 67 years. He laid bricks across Canada and the United States.

James will be missed at Wesley Palms Retirement Community, where he resided for the last 14 years. He loved the staff and his many wonderful friends he met while there. He loved his view overlooking the ocean and Mission Bay. He loved Wesley Palms, and they took good care of him.

Our family would like to say thank you to all who were a part of his life through friendships and his care givers. We appreciate the love and support for all who knew and took care of him. He was a true gentleman.

He is preceded in death by his wife Mary of 25 years, Mary Crawford, and his brother Lawrence Crawford. He is survived by his sister- in-law Jean Crawford, his niece Kathleen (and John) O’Connor of Tustin, nephew Jim (and Karen) Crawford of San Diego, niece Eileen (and Bruce) Watson of Lake Shasta, along with eight great nephews and niece.

El Camino Mortuary will be handling burial services on Monday, July 27th 2020 at 10:30 am. Please use appropriate social distancing of six feet. In lieu of flowers we ask that you make a donation to Father Joe’s in his name. You can sign the guest book on El Camino’s website.