Thomas J. Crowley

June 11, 1939 - August 25, 2024

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Obituary for Thomas J. Crowley

Quincy – Thomas J. Crowley, Captain, Boston Police Department, Retired, age 85, of Quincy, formerly of Jamaica Plain, died peacefully, Sunday, August 25, 2024.

Thomas was born in Jamaica Plain, a place he dearly loved, and he graduated from Jamaica Plain High School in 1957. He explored a few professions, including a stint in the U.S. Air Force, before joining the Boston Police Department in 1968. He would go on to have a long career, rising through the ranks until he became a Captain in 1989, at which point he was assigned as South Boston District Commander at the new station on West Broadway, the position he retired from in 2003.

He graduated from the former Boston State College in 1973 and it was as a student there that he met his beloved wife Elizabeth M. (McCarthy) Crowley, also of Jamaica Plain. They made their home in Quincy and were married for 48 years. Thomas also leaves his children Maura E. Crowley of Quincy, Caitlin F. Crowley and her husband Matthew Koroghlian of Brooklyn, NY, and Brendan T. Crowley of Brooklyn, NY.

He had a memorable sense of humor and was deeply devoted to his family. He was happiest at home, where he enjoyed Brigham’s coffee ice cream, playing with his kids and his dogs, watching the Red Sox, and the music of Gene Autry and The Irish Hit Parade.

He is predeceased by his dear Grandmother Mary MacBeth, his parents Joe and Winnie (MacBeth) Crowley, his siblings Robert and Bonnie Crowley, and his lifelong best friend John Corboy.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint John the Baptist Church, 44 School Street, Quincy, on Saturday, August 31, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours will be held at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, East Milton, on Friday, August 30, from 4 – 7 p.m. Interment, with military honors, at Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree.

For those who wish, donations in Thomas’ memory may be made to Father Bill’s & MainSpring, 430 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA 02301 or at www.helpfbms.org.

Services

30 Aug

Visiting Hours

04:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - EAST MILTON SQUARE 460 Granite Avenue Milton, MA 02186 Get Directions »
31 Aug

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Saint John the Baptist Church 44 School Street Quincy, MA 02169 Get Directions »
31 Aug

Burial

11:30 AM

Blue Hill Cemetery 700 West Street Braintree, MA 02184 Get Directions »
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  • August 31, 2024

    Ray Hunt

    My deepest sympathies to the family of Tom on his passing. I only came to know him in 2016 as a neighbor but he made me feel like I knew him all my life. May he Rest in Peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam ! Ray Hunt

  • August 30, 2024

    George Juliano

    My sympathy to the Crowley family upon losing such a beautiful presence in your lives. Like many he was my first Sgt. in 1987. He was funny and kind and would take the time to talk to and get to know the "new kids . His sincere advice taught us how to be good officers and better people. His treatment of a wonderful young man with Downs syndrome who came and volunteered at Dist 6, spoke volumes of Tommy Crowley the leader and the man. I can only imagine him being a wonderful father/grandfather and husband. Loved by all and I'm sure he will be welcomed into the open arms of so many in heaven. You will be missed..... until we meet again my friend. God Bless to you all.

  • August 30, 2024

    Middalia Centeio

    Captain Crowley was a great boss, I enjoyed working for him. He will be truly missed. May he R.I.P. My deepest condolences to the family. - Middalia Centeio

  • August 29, 2024

    Anthony Troy

    I have tremendous respect and admiration for Captain Crowley who was a true gentleman, with a great sense of humor that could put you at ease in any situation. It was a privilege work for him, May God Rest His Soul and Bless His Family. Tony Troy

  • August 27, 2024

    Tom Lema

    Can't say enough about him. Very smart, great humor, lots of experience, easy going, and got everyone going to handle their assignments at work. A real good guy & great boss! Tom Lema

  • August 27, 2024

    Joseph K McNiff

    Tom and George Stedman were my training officers in district 2. He had a drill sense of humor and always kept me safe. I worked with him and for him until I became a sergeant in 1993. I could always depend on him to give me sound advice, not that I always followed iI😎. After he retired I would run into him from time to time and he was always pleasant. He was a good man.

  • August 27, 2024

    John Greland

    I was a LT in 6 back in '98. Tom was the captain. Great guy, great sense of humor. I enjoyed working for him.-John Greland

  • August 27, 2024

    Jack Adduci

    If you were lucky enough to work with of for Captain Crowley you knew you were in a good place. Yes, as a boss, he wore those captain bars but he was always one of the men. He was classy, funny and a man who took pride in his work. May he rest in peace.

  • August 27, 2024

    Bobby Lucas

    Captain Crowley was my first Captain in 1990. He was a great boss! Had a fantastic sense of humor! R.I.P. Captain Crowley.