James C. Crowley, of Melrose, MA and Hallandale, FL, died on February 18, 2025. Born in Boston, MA on May 7, 1938 to the late Degna (Ward) and Lawrence Crowley. He was raised in Brighton and graduated from St. Sebastian's School in Needham then attended Boston College on a full academic scholarship from The National Honor Society. Early on he developed a love for the game of golf. He often caddied at Newtown Commonwealth Golf Course and occasionally at The Country Club in Brookline.

Jim would enter the Army where he met his best friend John DiGiovanni who introduced him to his sister Sandra. The pair fell in love and married in 1967. Later they moved to Melrose where they would raise their two sons, Jimmy and Joe. After his wife Sandra passed at a young age in 1979, Jim remained a devoted and loving dad while balancing work and raising his family.

Jim worked for 24 years with the MBTA before retiring to South Florida where he played golf daily and made many good friends. He split time between Florida and Melrose where he enjoyed spending quality time with his grandchildren. He was always lending a helping hand and remained humble his entire life.

James is survived by his beloved children: Joseph and his wife Karen of Melrose and James of Charlestown. He was a proud grandfather to Sandra, Justin, Jack, Joseph and great grandfather to Tinsley. He is also survived by siblings, Walter, Beth and Anne along with his many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., Melrose, on Wednesday, February 26th, from 9:00-10:30 AM. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary's Church, 4 Herbert St., Melrose, following the visiting hours at 11:00 AM. Interment to follow the mass at Wyoming Cemetery, 205 Sylvan St., Melrose. Relatives & friends are respectfully invited to attend. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.