Mr. Harvey J. Crossan
- September 12, 1954 - November 1, 2011
- Avondale, Pennsylvania
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“Dear Crossan Family:
My heart just sunk to hear this news. I so wish I could have been in AvondaLe to see you all.
What a sweet man Harvey was to...Read More »
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1 of 22 | Posted by: Helen Robinson Doordan - VA
“We thought the world of Harvey, even named our second child after him. John Harvey Emile. Hoping that just having his name would instill the natural...Read More »
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2 of 22 | Posted by: Lisa and Dave Berdoulay - PA
“I wish I could be there to celebrate Harvey's life. However, it will be celebrated by my family here in SE Florida. Harvey was such a fun and...Read More »
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3 of 22 | Posted by: Kris McLaughlin - Stuart, FL
“Bryan, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Your dad was such a special person. So influential in the industry, yet so humble. A...Read More »
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4 of 22 | Posted by: Jon Gottlieb - Long Isalnd City, NY
“Theresa, I'm keeping you and your family in my thoughts during this difficult time. I hope you find peace in the wonderful memories of Harvey.
I...Read More »
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5 of 22 | Posted by: Debra Gold - Boston, MA - Friend
“I am very sorry to learn of the passing of Harvey Crossan.
Harvey was a close friend of mine when we were in grade school at St. Patrick's,...Read More »
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6 of 22 | Posted by: Casey Husband - ASHBURN, VA
“So very sorry for your loss, you are all in our thoughts and prayers
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7 of 22 | Posted by: Patty & Ted Thompson
“To Theresa and the family of Harvey. My heart goes out to you in this time of sadness. I feel cheated as I am sure you do that Harvey was taken from...Read More »
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8 of 22 | Posted by: Daniel Serata - Closter, NJ
“Dear Theresa and family, and the Fellowship,
I send my deepest condolences at this sad time. Please know that I am with you in spirit and prayer....Read More »
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9 of 22 | Posted by: Don Bergin - Binghamton , NY
“So sorry for the loss of such a wonderful, caring and giving individual.
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10 of 22 | Posted by: Jan Geddes - Kennett Square, PA
“Harvey was a special person that we will miss dearly. We will never forget his warm smile and the laughs we had together at Stone Harbor. He was...Read More »
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11 of 22 | Posted by: Carole & Harvey Darden - Franklin, VA
“Sorry to see you go and you will be missed a lot but keep you head up high and RIP Harvey
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12 of 22 | Posted by: michael ruoss - AVONDALE, PA
“Bryan, Kim and Family - Words cannot express how sorry we were to hear about the recent loss of your Father. While we know this is a very difficult...Read More »
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13 of 22 | Posted by: Dinamarie DeAngelo and Andy Vanover - PA
“Our condolenses go out to Harvey's family, especially his children and grandchildren.
God be will him; may he rest in peace.
Richard and Cheryl...Read More »
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14 of 22 | Posted by: Richard and Cheryl Neiffer - AZ
“Our hearts are broken and we feel strongly that Harv is up in heaven now. His bright smile and beautiful ways we will always cherish. We will be...Read More »
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15 of 22 | Posted by: John & Cathy Sikorski - PA
“I will always remember Harvey as a kind, upstanding, and gracious man. I considered him more as a friend than my customer which is why this is so...Read More »
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16 of 22 | Posted by: Dave Scott - Newark, DE - Friend
“You will be sadly missed by many. Rest in peace.
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17 of 22 | Posted by: Tom and Kathy McVaugh - DE
“However long ago we were there, jumping into the cold mountain water, etched in my mind will always be Harvey's smile, twinkle of eye and his cool, ...Read More »
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18 of 22 | Posted by: William Canny - Kensington, MD
“Harvey was a year behind me at Kings. He was part of the large, loose group of us who ran in the same basic circles. Our paths crossed often and he...Read More »
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19 of 22 | Posted by: Bob Silk - Freeehold, NJ
“Harvey... warm in friendship , kind in nature , inquisitive in spirit , generous in heart... and just, so much fun to be around... Elaine and I will...Read More »
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20 of 22 | Posted by: Ray Higgins , Elaine Zielinski - PA
“"Faithful friends are a sturdy shelter:
whoever finds one has found a treasure.
Faithful friends are beyond price;
no amount can balance their...Read More »
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21 of 22 | Posted by: Jerry Gosney - mcGraw, NY
“My thoughts and prayers go out to Harvey's family. Harvey's goodness and kindness and all around integrity was easy to see. He will be missed...Read More »
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22 of 22 | Posted by: Lisa Baldwin - Kennett Square, PA
Harvey J. Crossan, age 57, of Avondale PA, died Tuesday November 1, 2011 at the Jennersville Regional Hospital. He was the husband of Theresa A. Crossan, with whom he shared 24 years of marriage.
Born in Wilmington DE, he was a son of the late Richard M. Crossan and Ida Grady Crossan who lives in West Grove.
Harvey graduated from Salesianum School Class of 1972 in Wilmington and Kings College Class of 1976 in Wilkes-Barre PA. He was owner and President of Richard M. Crossan Inc. in Avondale which was founded by his father in 1946. His employees knew him to be a generous and understanding friend and employer.
He was a member of Assumption BVM Catholic Church in West Grove. Harvey was very involved in the community, especially with the Mushroom Festival in Kennett Square where he was an active board member. He was a sports enthusiast, enjoying football, baseball, golf and hockey. Harvey looked forward to an annual get together with his college friends in the mountains, "The Unexpected Party."
Harvey will be remembered as a simple man, who worked hard, appreciated his friends, and adored his family.
Survivors include in addition to his wife and mother, children and grandchildren: Bryan and Kim Crossan of New London and their children Sophia, Nathan, and Averie, Dana L. Crossan of Brooklyn NY, Lori and Anthony Argiroudis of Wilmington DE and their son George, Jennifer and Vincent Basciani of Toughkenamon and their children Vinnie and Lucy, Nicholas and Laura Toto of Lincoln University and their children, Nicky and Kayla and Allison Toto of Newark DE: two brothers, Michael and Carolanne Crossan of Dallas TX, and Richard and Theresa Crossan of Media; two sisters, Catherine and Anthony Flynn, and Marie and John Flynn both of Wilmington.
You are invited to visit with Harvey's family from 6-9PM Sunday November 6, 2011 and from 10-11AM Monday November 7th at Assumption BVM Catholic Church, 300 State Rd., West Grove PA, 19390. His Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11AM Monday. Interment will be in St. Patrick Cemetery in Kennett Square. Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association 1617 JFK Boulevard, Suite 700 Philadelphia, PA 19103. Arrangements are being handled by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc (610-444-4116) of Kennett Square. To send an online condolence, please visit www.griecocares.com
