John G. Crawford of the Town of Newburgh entered into rest unexpectedly, Wednesday, November 6, 2019. He was 70.
The son of Joan (Anderson) Crawford and the late Adrian Crawford, he was born October 18, 1949 in Newburgh.
John retired from Yellow Freight (YRC) December 2, 2015, was the owner of New England Builders from 1981- 1990 and worked for Mehlon Trucking. He was a member of Leptondale Gun Club and Teamsters Local #707. John proudly served our country in the United States Army Reserves.
In addition to his mother Joan Crawford, John is survived by his loving wife, Carol A. (Smith) Crawford at home, his sons: Jon Crawford (Gabrielle) of New York City, Michael Crawford (Dina) of Montgomery; sisters: Adrienne Crawford of the Town of Newburgh, Lynn Crawford Travis of Durham, North Carolina, grandson, Alexander Jon Crawford; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Celebration of Life will take place Wednesday, November 13 from 4 to 8 p.m. at White, Venuto & Morrill Funeral and Cremation Service, 188 North Plank Rd. (Route 32), Town of Newburgh.
In lieu of flowers please make donations in John’s memory to American Heart Association, Heart Gifts Processing Center, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220-3049 - americanheart.org.