Jay Michael Crowley
elevated aZ4ha February 3, 1960 ~ December 18, 2025
elevated aZ4ha Visitation
Friday, December 26, 2025 from 2-4 & 6-8 pm
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated aZ4ha Funeral Mass
Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 11:00 am
Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Parish
21 Simonston Blvd, Markham, ON L3T 4L1
elevated aZ4ha Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery – Holy Trinity Mausoleum
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
Jay Michael Crowley was born in February 1960 in Peterborough, Ontario, to Gregory Crowley and Shirley Shaughnessy Crowley. He passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with stage 4 kidney cancer, having been diagnosed on October 8, 2023. Jay faced his illness with strength, faith, and quiet perseverance for two years and three months.
Jay dedicated 25 years of faithful service to Toronto Community Housing, where he was known for his strong work ethic, dependability, and willingness to help others. He took pride in his work and the community he served.
On September 17, 1994, Jay married the love of his life, Rosana Crowley. Together they built a life grounded in love, commitment, and shared faith. He was a devoted and loving husband, a caring brother to Brian Crowley, a beloved son, uncle, and a dependable handyman always ready to lend a helping hand.
Jay was a devoted Catholic who faithfully served and volunteered at the Church of the Good Shepherd. His faith was central to his life and sustained him through both joyful and challenging seasons. He deeply valued fellowship and enjoyed socializing, connecting easily with people from all walks of life.
An adventurous spirit at heart, Jay loved skating, playing hockey, traveling, and embracing new experiences. He was also a passionate animal lover, showing kindness and gentleness to all God’s creatures.
Jay will be remembered for his generosity, warm heart, strong hands, and steadfast faith. He leaves behind a legacy of love, service, and quiet strength that will continue to live on in all who knew him.
May he rest in eternal peace.
I’m so sorry to hear this news. My condolences to the Crowley family. Jay was kind hearted, honest and a hard worker . He will be sadly missed.
RIP
The Cortese Family
Thank you for the kind words.
-Rose-
My sincere condolences to Jay’s family and friends, for their great loss.
He really was a kind soul, always smiling.
Angela, Your words were so kind and very much appreciated in these tough times. You are such a thoughtful friend.
-Rose-
Rose,
We are not sure what to say in the face of such a difficult loss. Just want you to know that we care about you, and share your sadness. Jay was a great man, and will be sorrily missed.
Thank you Doug and Margot, I appreciate you more than words can say,
Thank you for your unwavering support
My condolences to Rose, and all of Jay’s relatives and friends. May he rest in peace
Dave, I really appreciate your kind words and support. It brings comfort to our family during this difficult time. Thanks,
-Rose-
I sincerely appreciate all your help, Your support has been a lifeline. Thank you Dave for being there always, your daily praying with Jay means a lot to us. Thank you!
On Thursday afternoon, Jay met God face to face and this would have been a beautiful encounter.
Jay was such a kind, generous ,warm and understanding person whom I expect learned very early in life , how to be an attentive listener. He listened in such a way that made you comfortable and feeling that he really cared about what you had to say.
Jay shared his suffering these past months with us —- his friends at Good Shepherd Church . We felt that we could ask him very easily and openly as to how he was. He gave us an opportunity to be compassionate and for this I am most grateful . Rose was a very important part of this , as she sat quietly beside Jay.
We, at Good Shepherd have been so blessed to be Jay and Rose’s friends and Rose , I am sure that God will send you great strength and peace during this difficult time.
Carol, thank you for these kind words and prayers. Jay will surely looking upon us and grateful too.
Rose
The most sincere condolences go out to Jay’s family, friends, colleagues, and coworkers in their time of loss.
RIP Jay.
Jon Richard, I truly appreciate your heartfelt Condolences you support brings comfort to our family during this difficult time.
-Rose-
Jon Richard, I truly appreciate your heartfelt condolences, Your support brings comfort to our family during this difficult time.
-Rose-
Jon Richard, I truly appreciate your heartfelt condolences your support brings comfort during this difficult time.
-Rose-
This is a very devastating news for me in particular because l met uncle jay and his lovely wife around May 2025. He was really fun to be around with empathy’s and good sense of humour. I’m still in a very deep shock about his death. My Condolences to you aunty Rose may Almighty God comfort you and may his soul rest in eternal peace. Amen!🙏
Ola, Thank you for sharing this and for your heartfelt Condolences your words and prayers bring comfort to me during such painful time.
-Rose-
Our deepest, sincerest prayers are with Dearest Jay as he rests in Eternal Peace with the Holy Father. I can envision Jay smiling from the Heavenly Realm as he joyfully rides his bike through the celestial halls.
Our deepest condolences are with Dearest Rose, and Brian, and Cathy and Family.
Sending you strength, love and peace,
Mary Lee, Jasmin Rose (Rosita), Rubi Bella Maria and Rozelen Mary Esperanza
Mary Lee, Thank you so much for your heartfelt message and beautiful imagery of Jay. Your love prayers and support means so much to me and our family during this time of grief.
-Rose-
My condolences to Rose who was Jay’s support during his battle. Jay had great faith and strength. When diagnosed he accepted it with grace and without complaint, and put his trust in the Lord. I will miss him greatly, especially as an usher at our 4.30pm Saturday mass. He always stepped up when needed for special occasions.
May he rest in the arms of God our father and saviour, Jesus Christ. May the Holy Spirit be with Rose during this sad time.
Thank you, John. we are truly grateful for you and for all your help. You are appreciated in many ways.
Rose
Our condolences to Rose who supported Jay during this hard time.
RIP Jay. 🙏💐
With sincere condolences to Rose and Family. Although I never met Jay, my brother Alex, spoke so respectfully and fondly of Jay that I feel we all lost a great friend. A person so kind, generous and considerate is a Hero among men. May you rest in Peace at God’s side bestowing precious blessings on those you love. Jay is now an Angel of Peace and Love.
Kristine and Tom Kramer,
I appreciate your heartfelt condolences. Knowing that Jay, was cared for and respected by others brings comfort to me.
-Rose-
Thank you, Aamir and Sara.
Rose
I met Jay over a year ago. I knew from the beginning he was a special , kind , warm and generous soul! Milutin Vasovic introduced him to me and I said I wish I would have met him years ago! I know now for sure Jay is resting eternally in a better place and I will really miss him! God bless you Jay and rest in peace my friend .
Thank you Alex for your heartfelt condolences. It’s comforting to know Jay is remembered fondly, and your words bring peace to our family during this time.
My deepest condolensces to the family i knew jay was a good person as he was my second cousin. I remember him well and im sure hes in gods kingdom with my mom and grandpa phil
Tonya and Jayne
Thank you Tonya, for sharing such kind memories of Jay. It’s comforting to know how much he touched the lives of those around him. Your words mean a lot to me
My deepest condolences to the Crowley family during this time.
He will be eternally missed, and may his spirit rest in peace.
He was a smart, dependable, strong-willed, loyal person. I will cherish the years we worked together.
Sending strength and prayers 🙏🏻
Thank you Lorenzo for your kind words and sympathy. They mean a lot to me during this difficult time.
Our deepest condolences to Rose and family. Jay was involved in many projects at Good Shepherd Parish in the screening committee. He was alway available, being helpful and had a calm disposition to all duties required of him. Even when he became ill he continue to do what he could with Rose’s support and love.
Being a good and faithful servant of God, may his spirit rest in peace.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. May God’s love keep you throughout this journey.
Allan & Levon, Thank you for attending Jay’s funeral. and for sharing your wonderful memories. Your stories brought such comfort and highlighted what a special person Jay was. Greatly appreciated.
-Rose-
I met Jay almost 20 years ago at Good Shepherd Parish.
Among his numerous volunteer positions Jay was a Minister of Communion, along with his lovely wife Rose, and we were often scheduled to serve together at the Saturday 4:30 Mass.
Jay was exceptionally gentle, quiet, thorough, and precise in his various volunteer roles at our Church.
I, and many others, enjoyed Jay’s calm, unfailingly friendly and capable manner at parish gatherings.
I will miss Jay very much, and I know a great many others will as well.
I offer my sincere condolences to Rose, and to Jay’s entire family. Jay is at peace, with gentle Jesus.
Margaret, Thank you for your kind words. It brings comfort to know Jay touched so many lives. Your support means a lot to us.
-Rose-
My sincere condolences to you, Rose, and to the entire family.
Although we met only eight years ago, the time I spent with you and Jay remains vivid and deeply joyful. You truly made me feel like family — always warm, welcoming, and kind.
I was grateful to God to visit Jay at North York General Hospital recently. Even in the midst of his suffering, he carried a gentle smile and a peaceful strength that spoke volumes.
Jay’s faithfulness to Jesus — from walking five kilometres through the snow in his younger years to attend Sunday Mass, to a lifetime of generosity and service to others — will surely be remembered by the Lord. His kindness and willingness to help people along life’s journey, including myself, will always be appreciated and remembered.
May he now hear the loving words of Jesus:
“Well done, good and faithful servant… enter into the joy of your master.”
With prayers ,
Deacon Bosco & Camilla
Deacon Bosco, Thank you for your prayers and thoughts at this difficult time. It means a lot to me.
-Rose-