Current Services for Crowe's Funeral Homes, Inc.

Leroy DeLeon

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Lela Tubbs

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Lela Mae Tubbs, age 77 years old, resided at 14-76 Beach Channel Drive, Far rockaway, NY, died on August 29, 2010 at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital. Lela Mae Tubbs was born September 18, 1932 in Hattiesburg Mississippi. Ms. Tubbs parents were Ethel Mae Boyd and Edward Boyd whom now she has been reunited with. She was the only child after the passing of her Sibling. Mrs. Tubbs attended High School in Mississippi. In 1950 she moved to New York where she started her Career in retail at Ideal Toy Factory and held this position for several years. She decided to venture into a new Career in Catering and also worked at a Beauty Salon. Her last place of employment was Belmont Race Trace Where she retired. Ms. Tubbs united with Sam Tubbs in 1953 and they had one child together. In 1960 she entered into a union with Levi Johnson SR. and they had five children together. Ms. Tubbs is predeceased by her son Samuel Boyd who was laid down to rest in 1999. Ms. Tubbs is survived by six children (Regina Tubbs and her spouse Anthony Chambers, Theresa Johnson and her Spouse Wayne Hudson, Levi Johnson Jr., Christopher Johnson, Valerie Johnson-Steele and her Spouse Christopher Steele and Eric Johnson). She is succeeded by 13 Grandchildren (Delores Chambers, Yolanda Chambers, Zandra Chambers, Erica Thompson, Octavia Shafner, Darnell Johnson, Tyreak Johnson, Marcus Watson, Kieem Johnson, Ishmeal Johnson, Niyah Johnson, Shamiya Johnson and Grandmothers personal protector Tiara Johnson). She also leaves behind seven Great Grandchildren (Darrius Wilson, Shaquan Kimble, Diyandra Chambers, Zicara Walker, Zaria Walker, Prince Shafner, and Tanaisha Chambers, her adopted daughter Travelle Benson her step daughter Gloria Johnson). She also leaves behind a multitude of family and friends. Ms. Tubbs two best friends who she considered her sisters are Dela Mae Wilson and Annie Mae Oneal. During her last night prior to her untimely demise, she enjoyed the company of her best friend and Sister Annie Mae Oneal. Ms. Tubbs found great pride in keeping her children in line, spending time with family and friends, attending the graduations of her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren and family gatherings. She was very family oriented and was a mentor to all those who knew and loved her. One thing that can be said about my Grandma’s personality is she is brutally honest. If you want an honest answer, she is the right person to talk to. Ms. Tubbs defiantly tells it like it is.

Todd Newton

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Todd Howell Newton was born January 19, 1965 in Queens, New York to the parents Cecil Howell Newton and Patricia Hawkins. He was an only child and was raised by his mother and grandmother. At seven years old, he started going to sleep away camps and became a great swimmer and won may trophies. Todd attended P.S. 116, Christ the King Regional High School and St. John’s University College all in Queens, New York. He later became a State Correctional Officer upstate in Westchester at Sing-Sing Correctional Facility. He then transferred to Manhattan Psychiatric Center for about 20 years. In 1992, he met Sherine Stanley where they became friends and fell in love. On the blessed day of May 14, 1996 they were united in Holy Matrimony. From this union came four beautiful children: Rasheed, Jéań Todd, Joseph and Kailyn. He was a devoted worker and loved his job. He had a very warm and loving heart always friendly and willing to help others. One of the things Todd was best known for was his talent for cooking. He was the master of creating dishes and cooking for his family, sharing his master dishes with co-workers and his good friend Joe. He also “Loved” his horror movies. Todd will truly be missed. He was an incredibly devoted husband, father and son. Todd departed this life on August 27, 2010 at New York Hospital of Queens. He leaves to cherish fond memories his loving wife, Sherine Newton; three sons, Rasheed, Jéań Todd and Joseph; one daughter, Kailyn (His Puddin); three cousins, Lisa, Travis and Joshua; mother-in-law, Mrs. Katherine Stanley; three sisters-in-law, LaTonya Stanley, Sydell Stanley and Ermanda Townsley; two brothers-in-law, Raymond Cheeks and Stephen Stanley (preceded him in death) and a host of relatives and friends.

Mehki Smith

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Mehki Isaiah Smith was born in Roosevelt Hospital, NY on April 21, 2006 to Veronica Monique Simpkins and Christopher Alonzo Smith. On Monday, August 23, 2010, God in His sovereign will chose to pick another angel. Mehki was the pride and joy of his family. During his four years on earth he touched the lives of everyone he came in contact with. He would often greet preachers by saying my name is "Mehki Pastor". Mehki enjoyed playing with all of his cousins especially the oldest ones, for Mehki felt he was as old as they were and he could move right along with them. Mehki loved to make you laugh and smile. One of his favorite questions was: What are you doing? He always wanted to know how you did things and made sure you acknowledged his presence in the room. Mehki loved to play drums, play basketball and ride his bike. His favorite dance was the "jerk". He enjoyed spending time with his grandparents and cousins. He loved listening to gospel music. If he heard a gospel song on a CD that was not good singing, he would often say: "I don't like that song turn to another song." He enjoyed listening to fast gospel songs that were played on the radio. If the gospel music was too low on the radio he would often say ,"Turn the music up I can't hear it." Mehki's favorite gospel song and he knew most of the words was: "NEVER WOULD HAVE MADE IT WITHOUT THE LORD" Those who really knew Mehki, knew for sure he loved to eat oatmeal every day and chicken nuggets and French fries from McDonald's if you let him. He would often bring his drums sticks to church and play on the back of pews as though they were his drum sets. Mehki attended Toddler College located in St. Albans, New York. He enjoyed writing and coloring pictures. He would often draw pictures in notebooks and then show the pictures to you and describe what he drew. Once again Mehki loved playing the drums and giving God all the praise. Sometimes during morning worship at Freewheel Baptist Church located in Jamaica New York, he would praise God and clap his hands and yell out real loud, "HALLELUAH!" His HALLELUJAH'S were often louder than adults. Let's just say Mehki was a Toddler Worshipper. Mehki loved making people smile and having a good time at the age of four years old. Mehki will be missed by us all, however, we must maintain his legacy within our hearts for he was truly an angel sent by God for a short season. Thank you God for allowing Mehki Isaiah Smith to pass this way and cheer us up from day to day. Mehki leaves to cherish his memories, his mother Veronica Monique Simpkins, father Christopher Alonzo Smith, his sister Malayah Chris Smith, grandmothers Rev. Verna Simpkins (Nannie) and Stacey Smith, grandfather Rev. Ronald Simpkins (Pa-Pa), a special Uncle, Aaron Simpkins, a special cousin, Carter Simpkins, great-grandmothers Julia Mae Simpkins and Willie B. Smith, great-great grandmothers Willie Mae Clerk, Godparents Pastors Martin and Gail Watson, Deshon and Rister Miller, Tommy Johnson, Janelle Patrick, Julia Lewis, God brothers Lil Mark Harris, Jr., Aden Miller, Christian and Isaiah Watson, God sisters Addison Miller, Kiara Lewis, Monique Adams, and Malika Watson, a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and his Freewheel Baptist Church family. Mehki Isaiah Smith was an angel sent from God!

Janet Quinones Devore

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Janet Quinones DeVore was born on September 6, 1959 in Cebu City, Philippines. She was the fourth child of Candelario and Luzminda Quinones. As a child, Janet was very shy and quiet. She would attend church every Sunday. She attended college taking secretarial courses. She was daddy's little girl and used to watch cartoons with her nieces and nephews, feeling like she was a kid all over again. In 1985, she met James DeVore and they were married in 1987. She became a devoted mother to her two loving daughters, Victoria and Vanessa. Janet loved music and gardening. You could always find her in the garden during the spring. All the neighbors loved her garden and most of all, they loved her. Things would light up as soon as she talked to you. She carried the same attitude at her work place. Janet was an employee at Mayfair Care Center in Hempstead, NY for more than 10 years as a dietary aide. Janet will truly be missed in both places. Janet leaves behind her husband of 23 years, two daughters, Victoria and Vanessa, nine brothers and sisters, an army of nieces and nephews, eight grand-nieces and nephews, and a list of friends too large to name.

Michael Robinson

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Michael Sheldon Robinson was born in New York on July 25, 1968 to his mother, the late Mary' Catherine and father, William "Mack" Robinson. He attended all the local schools in Queens, ending with his graduation from Bayside High School. Michael was an avid chess player and was proud to have been taught the game at the young age of ten by his father. As a young adult Michael was interested in his community and went on to become a member of the Guardian Angels, a grassroots youth group that patrolled the streets, putting themselves at risk, to protect their neighbors. He was also involved in the local Golden Gloves boxing circuit, following in the steps of his big brother, Mel. He later met Monique Eilets and they produced a son, Leakeem Robinson, in 1990. Aside from the company of his family, Michael enjoyed "Madea" movies and loved White Castle hamburgers. After a long and valiant fight, Michael succumbed to his kidney ailments at the age of 42 and passed away peacefully on August 18, 2010. Michael leaves to mourn, his father, his brothers Mel and Malik, his son Leakeem, his nephews Mello and Bobby, his niece, Chantal and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.

Allen Dixon

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Allen T. Dixon departed this life on August 16, 2010 at the Regency Heritage Nursing Home in Somerset, NJ. Allen was born May 20th, 1921 in Philadelphia, PA. He was the only child of Nathaniel and Eunice Dixon. He moved to New York as a young boy, and graduated with honors from DeWitt Clinton High school in the Bronx. He received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from The City College of New York. After serving in WWII, he then went on to earn his MBA also from City College. He was an exceptional student, and exceeded academic expectations. Allen had a long and successful career as a Certified Public Accountant with the Internal Revenue Service. He served as a large case manager overseeing such accounts as Merrill Lynch and Pfizer Pharmaceutical Co. He retired after 36 years of dedicated service. On September 1, 1957 he married the love of his life, Catherine Glover. The union produced two children, Allen Stephen and Carol Marie. He was baptized and raised as a Methodist, but after getting married and having his children he faithfully attended St. Bonaventure Roman Catholic Church in Jamaica, NY until his health began to fail. Allen was an avid bowler and devoted family man. Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing him knew that God and his family came first in his life. Before his health began to decline he could be found at home on Sundays doing the NY Times Sunday crossword puzzle and watching football in his favorite chair. He also loved singing in his deep baritone voice. People often asked if he ever sang opera or was a professional singer. “Al” as he was lovingly known as was very soft spoken and a loving and caring person and could often be found with a smile on his face along with his easy disposition. Allen is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 53 years Catherine; his daughter and son-in law, Carol and Gunell Charles; three grandchildren, Ashley Dixon, Corey and Malachi Charles; a daughter–in-law, Helen Dixon; a goddaughter, Nicole Webb and a host of relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his son Allen.

Lawrence Welsh

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Lawrence Joseph Welsh was born in Harlem, New York on November 23, 1945 to Blanche Welsh and Eugene Benincig. He received his formal education through the parochial school system. Lawrence voluntarily enlisted in the United States Army in 1963 and served a double tour. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Specialist 4`h class. Lawrence met Thomasina in 1966 and married in 1968. From his union their child Kevin was born. Lawrence found his calling while attending Bronx Community College and received his Associates in Applied Science. In 1987, Lawrence was employed by the New York City Department of Corrections as a Substance Abuse Counselor. He swiftly was promoted to Senior Substance Abuse Counselor. Lawrence entered John Jay College of Criminal Justice and received his Bachelor of Arts in Deviant Behavior. Prior to Lawrence becoming ill, he was planning his retirement from the New York City Department of Corrections so that he and his wife could leisurely travel and enjoy his precious gems, his grandchildren. He leaves to cherish him, his wife Thomasina , son Kevin, daughter in law Tamela, grandson Daquan, granddaughters Nyesha and Kiara, mother in law Juanita Campbell, sister in laws, Clarice (Cookie), Harriet and Bernadette, brother in laws Charles, Mark, Billy and Patrick, nephews J and Kuwon , nieces Michelle, Jerice, and Chardette, nephew in laws Elya and Willie, niece in law Janis, grand nieces Shelly. LeAnna and Jessica, grand nephews Kai, Caleb and Christopher and godson Teo. He also leaves a host of friends, Elizabeth, Vernon, Phalisa , Joan, Sharon, Joe, Linda, Vera, Winston, Nicole, Teyonna, Teya, Neya, Lou, Bobby, his faithful companion, Ebony (the cat) and many others. His insightful sense of humor, wisdom, intelligence, sarcasm and even his arrogance will be missed.

Tonya Shannon

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT