Lillian was born in Brooklyn, New York, to her parents, the late Lillian and Edward Reichling. Lillian went directly into business, beginning and establishing a career as a bookkeeper in the garment industry, working for designer Gloria Saks. She loved her career, and working in Manhattan. A faithful Catholic, during her tenure of work in the city, she became a member of Third Order of St. Francis of Assisi. The Third Order consists of religious and lay men and women who try to emulate St. Francis's spirit by performing works of teaching, charity, and social service.
Lillian adored her family, as her family recalls her younger days traveling with her eldest grandson, Guy. They recall her love of the ‘old way’ of bookkeeping, still to this day tracking and paying bills as she always did, on paper. As her other hobbies include stamp-collecting, watching old movies and reading, she believed reading “keeps your mind sharp”. She enjoyed and adored her pets – Charlie and Zoey, and those that passed, Penny and Sabrina.
She is predeceased by her son, Peter Crooker. Surviving is her beloved family – her children – Robert (Jean) Crooker and Eileen Schaefer; her grandchildren – Guy (Dianne) Schaefer; Susan (Jamie) Coleman; Karl Crooker, Robert (Jen) Crooker, Timmy Crooker, Tommy (Stephanie) Crooker, Bill (Laura) Crooker and James Crooker; her great-grandchildren – Jessica (Marc) Navas, Melissa Schaefer, Justine (Jonny) Schaefer, Theresa Coleman, Cassidy Coleman, Gabrielle Coleman, Robert Crooker, Jr., Bryce Crooker, Jackson Crooker, Elena Crooker and Alana Crooker; her great-great-grandchildren, Gianna Navas and Junior; and her sister, Edna Pratt.
Family and friends will gather at the funeral home on Friday, March 13th, from 2:00 – 4:30 and 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. The Catholic Wake Service will be offered during the evening hours at 8:00 p.m. by Deacon Phil Mills. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, March 14th at 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption R.C. Church in Copiague. Cremation is private.
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