Mary Loretta Crowley
Mary L. (Wojcik) Crowley, a retired clerk, died at her home in Milton, Friday July 22, 2011. She was 85 years old.
Born in Boston and raised in Dorchester, she was a graduate of Our Lady of Czestochowa School, South Boston. Mary was married in Oakland, California, where she taught tap and ballroom dancing while her husband was stationed there. Upon returning to Boston, she began raising her family and operated Crowley Florist in Dorchester. Mary worked as a retail clerk at R.H. Stearns for many years and retired from Quincy District Court in 1987.
She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed knitting, completing crossword puzzles and playing cards. She will be missed by all.
Loving mother of Frederick J. Crowley of Bristol, NH, Kevin J. Crowley of Boston, Therese M. Lynch of Harwich and Bryan J. Crowley of Marshfield. Sister of Helen Coogan of Yarmouthport and the late Johnny Wojcik, Stanley Podchakowski and Sophie Gentile. Mary is also survived by eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She will be missed by all.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Mary of the Hills Church, St. Mary’s Road, Milton, Wednesday July 27 at 9:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Tuesday 4-8 PM.
Guestbook Entries
My deepest sympathy to Bryan, Therese, Kevin, Fred and your entire family. She loved you so much, you brought her such joy – and with the arrival of each new grandchild, and great-grandchild, she was so happy and proud.
Your Mom was a very special Aunt and friend.
She was my Mom’s sister and best friend.
She enjoyed life, always laughed – had great insight and words of wisdom. We would talk on the phone about so many things. She was always there for me, and I loved her – a very special person, and yes, the best cook you could find! She welcomed me anytime I called or stopped by.
Aunt Mary, now you are in the loving hands of God and with your family who passed before. You are loved and missed – but memories will always keep you close. Thank you for being my Aunt & my friend. I am sure Heaven is beautiful – you deserve only the best.
Love, Judy