Daniel Vincent Crowley, Jr, 70, of Fort Lauderdale, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017. He was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, to the late, Daniel V. Crowley, Sr. and Helen (Donahue) Crowley. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his beloved wife, Stavroula “Starr” Crowley; his sister, Patricia Wiggs (Michael), Niece, Kelly Nichols (Deceased), and Great Nephew, Tracy J. Morris. 

Dan origially came from New Town Square / Broomall, PA His family moved to South Florida when he was around 10 years old. Grew up in Driftwood Acres, Cooper City and in 1965 moved to Fort Lauderdale.

Dan graduated from Stranahan High School in 1965. After Graduation, he worked at Bill Kelley’s Chevrolet in the Parts Dept. In the 80’s he worked for Weighmaster’s. Dan started working in 1995 running a Dump Truck working with Swimming Pool Companies hauling Fill & Rock and also, working with Companies. installing Pavers. Dan loved his current job and the men he worked with. He had fun and enjoyed what he did every day.

In 1979, Dan married Stavroula “Starr” Bukis Crowley at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Hollywood. He has a very large extended “Greek Family” from Ohio, Texas and South Carolina. Dan was loved by his Nieces, Christina Dean (Alex), Diana Bergados Vianos (John), Julie Bukis Wilson (Michae), Michelle Bukis Stapp (Carl), Mary Boudros Opila (Fred), and Athena Boudros Malysa (Anthony).Great Nieces, Zoe Stapp, Sydney Marie Dean, Eleni Vianos, and Aly Stapp. Great Nephews, Asa Wilson, Dax Wilson, Ryan Opila, Niko Vianos and Stelios Vianos.

He loved his puppy dogs through the years. Amber, KC, Shadow, Autumn and Lexi along with adopted Sadie.

Dan had a generous heart to Family, Friends and in fact, to anyone and everyone. He had a “Good Soul”. Everyone no matter who it was, fell in love with him. He was infectious.

Since Jr, High, Dan has had a long time friendship for over 50 years with his school friends, Danny Mulberger, Al Kuhn, Kenny Kuhn and John Martin. Their Families welcomed Dan (and his wife), as part of their family through the years celebrating, holidays, birthday’s, weddings and whatever the occasion may be if any.

As a Teenager, Dan’s interest was and still is Nascar. He helped his friend, Al Kuhn #88 work on his stock car and was a member of the pit crew. They raced at Old Hollywood Speedway, on Pembroke Road, Hollywood, Hialeah and West Palm Beach. He also helped and sponsor Kenny Kuhn #78, as well. He spent nights days having fun..enjoying what he did as a hobby. He remains friends with the racing community in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina and Canada, such as (John Martin, Jimmy Boswell, Larry Glendenning, Charlie Ragan, Jackie Brown to name a few.

Dan enjoyed NFL…with Peyton Manning and Tom Brady being his favorite Quarter Backs,

Dan will always be remembered for his loyalty, kindness and happy times.

He will be missed and everyone will cherish his memories always.

May His Memory Be Eternal.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 31, 2017, 5-8 p.m. with Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. at Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, Hollywood Boulevard Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Saturday, April 1, 10:00 a.m. at Saint David Catholic Church, followed by interment at Lauderdale Memorial Park.