Barbara T. Crowe

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara Theresa Crowe on July 31, 2025. Barbara passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family after a 10-year battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born in Astoria, Queens, she was the youngest child of Phillip and Bridget Buckles and sister of Daniel and Philip, Jr. After graduating from Bishop McDonnell High School, Barbara was an Executive Secretary before marrying Staff Sargent James Crowe at Camp Drake, Asaka, Japan in 1956. They had three children, and at 26 years old, Barbara became a single parent of three toddlers. She had a tireless and unwavering commitment to her children, providing them with a warm, nurturing environment while encouraging them to pursue their dreams. Barbara had tremendous strength and perseverance during difficult times. While working full-time as an Executive Secretary for the Chancellor of Pace University. She began her undergraduate studies at Pace, taking night classes, and completed her degree at the College of New Rochelle. At the age of 54, Barbara decided to attend graduate school full-time at Hunter College and received her Master of Social Work in 1984. She was honored as the "Most Inspirational Student" of the class. Barbara went on to have a successful career as a Social Worker at Montefiore Hospital and as a Family Therapist at Westchester Family Services. Upon retirement, Barbara became an Eucharistic Minister, providing Holy Communion to hospice patients. Barbara's first and foremost priority was always family! Known as "Nana" to her six grandchildren, she loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-granddaughter! She loved traveling, the beach, playing tennis, hiking, a good party, and reading the NY Times. Barbara is survived by her three children, Carolyn Woodruff-Mirando, James (Patricia) Crowe, and Daniel (Leslie) Crowe, as well as her grandchildren, Kayla, Brittany, Danny Jr., John, Matthew, Lauren, and great-granddaughter, Rosie. Friends and family are invited to honor Barbara on Friday, August 8th, from 3pm to 8pm at Bosak Funeral Home & Cremation, 453 Shippan Avenue, Stamford, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 9th at 11am, at St Leo's Church, 24 Roxbury Road, Stamford, CT. in lieu of sending flowers, please consider donating to the Riverhouse Adult Day Center in Barbara’s name. https://theriverhouse.harnessgiving.org/donate . If you wish to make a remembrance for the family, you may sign the family guestbook at www.bosakfuneralhome.com or www.facebook.com/bosakfuneralhome .

Barbara T. Crowe

August 22, 1936 - July 31, 2025