George F. Crowe (Col. US Army Ret.)

George F. Crowe (Col. US Army Ret.)

Jul-24-2021

<p>Retired US Army Reserve Colonel George F. Crowe of Grand Island, a business executive with a military career that spanned half a century died July 24, 2021. He was 91 years old. Born to the late Joseph and Elsie Crowe, he grew up in admiration and respect of his father and uncle who rose to Captain and Chief in the Niagara Falls Fire Department. Their influence sparked a lifelong interest in firefighting. He was a 1948 graduate of Niagara Falls High School. Crowe was a long-time administrator at Moore Business Forms Research Center on Grand Island. He started in Product Development and retired as Director of Legal and Analytical Services in 1994. He began his military career in 1947 by enlisting in US Navy Reserve in 1951. He was activated with attack Squadron VA-859 for duty with Carrier A. Discharged in 1952, he enrolled at Niagara University and its ROTC program. He was commissioned as a 2nd Lt in 1955 and was assigned to the famed 31st Infantry Regiment and later Korean Military Advisory Group. He completed his active duty with the 4th Regiment Combat Team at Ft. Devons, Mass. in 1957. It was at Niagara University that he met Mary Ann Kumro Crowe &ndash; the love of his life and wife of 64 years. He remained committed to Niagara University for the rest of his life. He and Mary Ann received the 2010 Alumni of the Year Award. Crowe joined the New York Army National Guard&rsquo;s 27th Armored Division Support Command in Buffalo. He transferred to the USAR&rsquo;s 1151st Army Reserve Forces School, which he later commanded. Col. Crowe&rsquo;s last command was the 2nd Brigade 98th Division Training. He received multiple military honors during his career and was inducted into the Niagara University ROTC Hall of Fame. Crowe raised five children: M. Kate Olin, Peg White (Randy), Daniel G. Crowe, and Molly B. Grace. Three of his children served as officers in the United States Army, including his eldest son, LTC Terrence K Crowe, who was KIA in Iraq on June 7, 2005. He is survived by 13 grandchildren: Jeremiah J. Crowe, Clara L. Crowe, Abigail C. Olin, Lt. Kam Olin, Ryan D. White (Mary), Patrick M. White, Margaret M. White, Kathleen Grace White, Brigid Haley White, Sydney Crowe, Allison Crowe, Shannon Grace, and Casey Grace. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today, Friday (July 30) at 9:30 AM at St. Stephen&#39;s Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the George and Mary Ann Crowe Nursing Scholarship at Niagara University. Share condolences at kaiserfuneral.com.</p>

Mary I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband George. Rob and I send our deepest sympathy. We are here if you need anything your neighbor Rob and Kathy Fisher

KathyFisher

Jul-27-2021 | Grand island, NY | Friend

Mary Rob and I were saddened to hear of the passing of your husband George. We send our deepest sympathies. Your neighbors Rob and Kathy Fisher

KatherineFisher

Jul-27-2021 | Grand Island, NY | Friend

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