James W. Crowley Obituary (1933 - 2016)

James W. Crowley, 82, of Normal, passed away at 11:50 p.m., Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at McLean County Nursing Home in Normal.His memorial service will be at 4:30 p.m., Friday, July 29, 2016 at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington. Interment will be private. Visitation will be from 2:00-4:30 p.m., Friday at the funeral home.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Toys for Tots.James was born August 12, 1933 in Chicago, the son of Merle F. and Mildred Angstrom Crowley. He married Gloria Desideri on September 12, 1959 and she preceded him in death on June 19, 2012.James is survived by his son, Jim Crowley of Heyworth and was preceded in death by one sister.James was a civil engineer and a project manager for many companies. He had a very distinguished career and was a phenominal speaker.James had a love of the outdoors and was passionate about fishing. He thought every child should have a fishing pole in their hands by the time they could walk. His two favorite actors were John Wayne and Clint Eastwood.The two quotable lessons he taught his son was always shake a mans hand while you look him in the eye and you never know a man until you spend a day in a boat with him.