Joan P. Crowley

Joan Patricia Crowley, 91, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2023, three weeks shy of her 92nd birthday. She had her loving family by her side. Joan was the heart and humor of our family and will be forever missed. She made her home in Bayport Long Island while raising her five children. Born in Boston Massachusetts on December 19, 1931 to the late Hugh and Mary (Lappin) McLaughlin, she was the youngest of seven children. Hugh McLaughlin was an Irish immigrant from Donegal Ireland and Mary (Lappin) immigrated from Durham, England. Joan's great grandfather, Patrick McLaughlin and his wife Mary were both a casualty of the 1881 ill-famed Carrowmenagh evictions which made international notoriety for its harshness and insensitivity. Thirteen farm families were forcibly removed by over 100 troops of the Royal Irish Constabulary and British Army from their homes into the cold elements two days after Christmas for non payment of rents, which were abruptly raised to enable the evictions. Joan attended Emmanuel College in Boston where she was a member of the women's basketball team. For many years she owned and operated an antique store on Merrick Avenue in Seaford NY. She also worked at Swift Global, Sunset Taxi, and was a police matron for the Suffolk County Police Department. Devoted to her role as a mother, she leaves behind a lasting legacy of five children, Chris, Lisa, Kevin and Marilyn Mackie, and Jennifer Tlapa, each of whom holds dear the lessons and love she bestowed. Her influence extends through nine grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, and one great great grand child, all of whom continue to be shaped by her enduring spirit. Her marriage to Don Crowley lasted over forty three years, a testament to endearing love. They lived in Bayshore Long Island. Joan had a delightful sense of humor, a talent for cooking, and an abiding love of cats. Her home was a warm haven where laughter, the aroma of freshly baked bread and the playful presence of furry friends created lasting memories. May her joyous spirit live on in our hearts. Family & Friends can gather at 9:15AM on December 7th at St. Patrick RC Church 9 North Clinton Avenue Bayshore, NY 11706 in preparation for a 9:45AM Funeral Mass. Interment will follow at St. Charles Cemetery Farmingdale, NY. In lieu of flowers family requests donations be made in Joan's memory to: 1. Any cat or animal shelter of your choice 2. The Mouth & Foot Painting Artists (770) 986-7764 2070 Peachtree Court Atlanta, GA 30341