Robert M. "Bob" Crolick

Robert "Bob" M. Crolick, 79, of North Syracuse, passed away Thursday, May 14, at Central Park Nursing Home in Syracuse. A native of Fayetteville, Bob was a graduate of Fayetteville-Manlius High and was the son of the late Michael and Ethel (Brown) Crolick. Bob previously lived in Chittenango where he and his wife, Marilyn, raised their children, in Liverpool and then finally settled in North Syracuse where he resided since 1976.

Bob served in the NY Army Reserves for several years. He retired in 1994 after 34 years in the maintenance department at Bristol-Myer Squibb in East Syracuse. Bob enjoyed playing golf and bowling.

He was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, the former Marilyn K. Bush, in 2011 and by his sister, Frances Shangle.

Bob is survived by four daughters: Kimberly Purdy of North Syracuse, Susan (James) Commisso of Cicero, Sherri (Jon) Kristensen of Surprise, AZ, and Kristin (David) White of Hastings; three siblings: Barbara Ryan of Wampsville, Richard Crolick of Fayetteville, and Michael Crolick of Cazenovia; and seven grandchildren: Mollee, Nico, Dessye, R.J., Lindsay, Hayley, and Hemi.

Contributions in Bob's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Assn. of CNY, 441 W. Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse, NY 13204.

Friends may call on Wednesday from 3-6 pm at Krueger Funeral Home, 2619 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale. Funeral Services will follow at 6 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in North Syracuse Cemetery.