Ed Crowley had an impact On my kids and I .  . He was kind, patient, understandable, offered advice and an all around gentlemen. His conversations were intelligent and caring. He even advised me On several occasions on what I should do. He knew what was best. He is missed. I found out he passed
Over a year ago but I had to acknowledge this Ed a man of honor. With deepest condolences  and sincerest sympathy 

Edward Crowley was a very talented and caring psychotherapist who helped many clients whom I referred to him as an Employee Assistance Program Coordinator. I always received positive feedback from his clients. His loss is truly a loss to our community. 

Today, I received word of the passing of "Doc " as I called him.I just held hope that I would hear his voice again wanting to make an appointment so he could continue to guide me down the right path. He was my therapist for many, many, years. He literally picked me up off the floor and help put every tiny piece of me back together. His words so powerful...his stories...his knowledge....his experiences. He made me feel human again. His words will stick with me for a lifetime. I don't know if I can get through the obstacles without you Doc but I hear you in my head telling me I can.  I will miss you so much. 

Continued from a previous entry by Joe Kassis
Here is Part 2.
But ever so sadly, health issues interfered with Ed’s ability to live a normal life in recent times, and, when some of us look closely at his many hardships that life had imposed upon him, to some of us, his passing was a spiritual gift to free him from the physical ailments that adversely influenced his ability to cope with life’s hardships. Ed retained his spirituality throughout his life, and he was an inspiration to all of us. Thankfully, Ed is now at peace. Special recognition should be extended to his nieces and nephews, and particularly to Patti and Sean whose oversight during his various unforeseen physical hardships were highly commendable, invaluable, and greatly appreciated by those in his inner circles. Ed was truly blessed to have them in his life.
Throughout Ed’s life, he always displayed admirable personal qualities including honor and integrity, trust, attentiveness, and he specialized in establishing sound people relationships that he continued to hone throughout his life which were also instrumental in his chosen profession. Ed is to be admired for practicing those attributes ever so naturally.  
As a footnote: Because of Ed and his fraternal siblings, the Crowley name connoted a prominence among various social circles in the broader neighborhood. In fact, both of Ed’s parents were well known to the local community and both gained the respect of everyone within earshot.  
On a personal note, Eddie and I have known one another since we were six-years old when the Crowley family moved onto the block. We knew over the years that the end was inevitable at some point, but we never anticipated it when it happened. I shall truly miss him.
Love, Prayers and Sympathy to the Crowley Family, Joe and Rita Kassis


Eddie was a childhood friend abt 65 years .He was a true gentleman
smart , always with a great smile and giving to others .He was our Irish leprechaun !We enjoyed many fun  times together . Our focus was bowling ,music performing in amateur shows ,going to the theater ,dining & attending Park Slope reunion of friends. One of my favorite memories is the night I propose to my wife in the hall of her apt while Eddie was waiting outside .Eddie was questioned  by cops why waiting.He forgave me when I explained & then we went to the pub & toasted a few.La Da De Da!

As a boy, Eddie played a variety of sports either through street games like Stickball, Off the Point, Roller Derby, Box Ball, Three Steps, and the like, with neighborhood kids for which there was no shortage, as well as organized sports such as Baseball and Football in the Meadows in Prospect Park in the Park Slope section of Brooklyn. But his real passion at the time, as with many of us, was bowling where Ed was one of the more accomplished bowlers, and that experience accounted for an expanded social life which changed the complexion of our pastimes for many years. The bowling alleys became our new hangout where friends expanded our horizons and we congregated regularly as we transitioned into young adulthood. The bonding with some core friends was so strong that they lasted for nearly seven decades. Till this day, we have kept in touch with each other, and geography and various career paths among us never separated us emotionally whatsoever. We’d reunite with some degree of regularity over the years and our close union enabled us to enjoy each other’s company as if we were never separated. Fun Times were traditionally the theme behind each of our reunions. That core group which included almost 30 of us, dwindled, for natural reasons, to currently a remaining six. So, our group has not been exempted from suffering natural losses, as with any other group of guys and gals spanning many decades.
Higher education, military service, and establishing our career paths introduced overlapping phases in our lives, and through it all, our close unity was never compromised. Our dear friend, Ed, was a compelling figure in our group and we all enjoyed being in his comfort zone. Few people can say that their friendships have lasted from their early youth for as many decades as we have enjoyed. Ed’s participation was a prime catalyst towards making that happen for all of us. We were all so fortunate to have had Ed among us. (continued in a following entry.)

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Edward R. Crowley

August 29, 1938 – December 1, 2021

Casey Funeral Home

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