1933
2017
CRAWFORD - John P. July 10, 2017, beloved husband of Emily (Heider); loving father of Stephen (Susie), Peter (Eileen) Crawford, Karen (Charles) Mitchell,
John (Sondra) Crawford, Kathleen (Eugene) Gramza and Christopher (Michelle) Crawford; cherished grandfather of 20; predeceased by eight siblings. Family
will be present on Thursday from 4-8 PM at the PERNA, DENGLER, ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 1671 Maple Rd. Family and friends are invited to attend
a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from Nativity of the BVM (Harris Hill), Friday at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in John's name may be made to the Hospice Foundation of WNY, PO Box 590, Buffalo, NY 14240-0590. Online condolences at www.denglerrobertspernafuneral.com
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6 Entries
July 14, 2017
Nancy & PJ McNaughton
Please accept our sincere condolences. We are your Lakeside Rd. neighbors and I played golf with John at Grandview. I'm sorry we were unable to attend the services.
July 14, 2017
Bill Fitzpatrick
Our heartfelt condolences to Aunt Emily and family. When I was a tiny tot during WW II, I had many older uncles but John was the only one still young enough to be stateside. As a result he was effectively my father figure, playmate and all around teacher. He was my "Uncle Johnny Ball" because of the time he spent patiently playing catch with me. Later on, he even introduced me to his Manhattan close friend, famous basketball player Junius Kellogg. My first famous sports hero that I knew personally.
A great and caring man. Sorry for your loss.
We are sorry for your loss.
July 13, 2017
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any mans death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
July 13, 2017
John Heider
Our heartfelt condolences to dear Aunt Emily and our cousins from the John and Susie Heider family. We feel the pain of your loss. Our Uncle John was a kindhearted and thoughtful man and we will miss him.
July 12, 2017
Anne Pike-Tay
My brothers and I send our heartfelt condolences to Aunt Emily, Stephen, Peter, John, Christopher, Karen and Kathy during this sad time. John was not just my Uncle, he was my godfather, and one of the kindest and thoughtful men I knew. He will be missed. Love to you all, Anne Pike-Tay
July 12, 2017
My deepest condolences to Karen Mitchell and her family during this very difficult time. I pray warm thoughts and fond memories of your father comfort your heart. God bless.
Sharon Box
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