Marilyn Crowley
Marilyn Crowley of Southampton died at her home on January 16 surrounded by family. The cause of death was cancer.
Born in Jackson Heights, to Florence and Bernard Haase, she graduated from the Mary Louis Academy and the Catherine Gibbs School. She married Lawrence Crowley in June 1958, moving to Pelham, New York, in 1966 where they raised their four children. They were longtime summer residents of the community of Southampton Shores. She and her husband relocated from Pelham to Southampton permanently in 2002.
A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she adored her family, survivors said. Mrs. Crowley enjoyed going to the beach, reading biographies, attending Broadway plays and seeing a good movie. She was a volunteer at the Southampton Town Animal Shelter, and she will be especially remembered for her love of animals, family said.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Larry Crowley; a daughter, Kristine Zaneski and her husband James; two sons, Laurence Crowley and his wife Liz, and Michael Crowley and his wife Mell; and eight grandchildren. She is predeceased by a daughter, Karen Crowley.
Visitation was held on January 20 at Brockett Funeral Home in Southampton. A funeral Mass was held on January 21 at Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Church in Southampton.
on Jan 26, 2011