Arthur Douglas Crowley
June 13, 1963 ~ March 26, 2021
Arthur Douglas Crowley
June 13, 1963 – March 26, 2021
Arthur (Art) Douglas Crowley, 57, a 27 year resident of Oakton, VA, died suddenly on March 26, 2021. Art was born on June 13, 1963 in Uniondale, New York and was the youngest of 3 children of Edward and Josephine Crowley. He attended SUNY Maritime College and received a degree in Computer Science and Mathematics in 1986. He later attended Hofstra University and received an MBA in Finance.
Art started his career in New York as a programmer for Grumman Corporation and was currently a Services Delivery Executive for Cisco Systems. In 1991, Art married Charlene Marie Beaudry and for 29 years they shared a life full of joy and adventure. A career opportunity brought them to Virginia in 1993 and there they were blessed with two sons, Mark and James. Art shared many of his hobbies with his sons and his greatest joy was time spent with them. From sailing on the Chesapeake Bay, to backpacking trips with the Boy Scouts of Troop 152, where Art was an Assistant Scoutmaster and Committee Chair, to Sundays shooting skeet and trap at the Izaak Walton League, to, most recently, finding scenic places to fly his drone, Art enjoyed every moment. Art was also a BBQ enthusiast who loved sharing a smoked brisket or fine wine and steaks with family and friends. Art had a gift of making everyone feel welcome and when you sat around the table with him the conversation and laughter was abundant.
Art is survived by his wife, Charlene, and sons Mark and James. Art is also survived by his parents, Edward and Josephine Crowley, a sister, Helena McKenna and her husband Stephen, and brother, Edward Crowley and his wife Evelyn. He was known as Uncle Art to 17 nieces and nephews who he enjoyed spending time with. Art will be missed by numerous other family and friends.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; Love leaves a memory no one can steal.
In lieu of flowers, his family ask that donations be made to the American Heart Association or a charity of your choice in Art’s memory.
Art's Funeral Mass was recorded and is available to view at the following links:
Part I
Mark's Eulogy
Part II
Following the Mass, Art's family invites those who would like to share in the celebration of Art's life to visit between 2:30 to 6:30. For the health and safety of everyone, we would appreciate if visits could be spread out over this time. We will all have time in the future to get together again and share laughter and stories of Art when it is safe to do so.
Location: 3290 Miller Heights Road, Oakton, VA 22124
A private burial will be held on Thursday, April 1st. We ask that you keep Art's family in your prayers at this time.
June 13, 1963 – March 26, 2021
Arthur (Art) Douglas Crowley, 57, a 27 year resident of Oakton, VA, died suddenly on March 26, 2021. Art was born on June 13, 1963 in Uniondale, New York and was the youngest of 3 children of Edward and Josephine Crowley. He attended SUNY Maritime College and received a degree in Computer Science and Mathematics in 1986. He later attended Hofstra University and received an MBA in Finance.
Art started his career in New York as a programmer for Grumman Corporation and was currently a Services Delivery Executive for Cisco Systems. In 1991, Art married Charlene Marie Beaudry and for 29 years they shared a life full of joy and adventure. A career opportunity brought them to Virginia in 1993 and there they were blessed with two sons, Mark and James. Art shared many of his hobbies with his sons and his greatest joy was time spent with them. From sailing on the Chesapeake Bay, to backpacking trips with the Boy Scouts of Troop 152, where Art was an Assistant Scoutmaster and Committee Chair, to Sundays shooting skeet and trap at the Izaak Walton League, to, most recently, finding scenic places to fly his drone, Art enjoyed every moment. Art was also a BBQ enthusiast who loved sharing a smoked brisket or fine wine and steaks with family and friends. Art had a gift of making everyone feel welcome and when you sat around the table with him the conversation and laughter was abundant.
Art is survived by his wife, Charlene, and sons Mark and James. Art is also survived by his parents, Edward and Josephine Crowley, a sister, Helena McKenna and her husband Stephen, and brother, Edward Crowley and his wife Evelyn. He was known as Uncle Art to 17 nieces and nephews who he enjoyed spending time with. Art will be missed by numerous other family and friends.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; Love leaves a memory no one can steal.
In lieu of flowers, his family ask that donations be made to the American Heart Association or a charity of your choice in Art’s memory.
Art's Funeral Mass was recorded and is available to view at the following links:
Part I
Mark's Eulogy
Part II
Following the Mass, Art's family invites those who would like to share in the celebration of Art's life to visit between 2:30 to 6:30. For the health and safety of everyone, we would appreciate if visits could be spread out over this time. We will all have time in the future to get together again and share laughter and stories of Art when it is safe to do so.
Location: 3290 Miller Heights Road, Oakton, VA 22124
A private burial will be held on Thursday, April 1st. We ask that you keep Art's family in your prayers at this time.
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I am so sorry to hear this, I worked with Art; he truly was one of the best . My thoughts and prayers are going out to his family & friends.
I worked with Art as well. God bless him. May fond memories of Art and all of the lives he touched help during this time. Praying for Art and the Crowley family.
Very saddened by this news. Always enjoyed our time syncing up at business conferences. Condolences to your family. Rest Easy Art.
My heart breaks at the sudden loss of such a wonderful coworker and man. Please know you are in our thoughts, and in our hearts.
Shocking and very sad news for me, our Team, and Cisco. He touched many. My prayers to all who knew him. May he rest in peace. God Bless.
Art with some members of his Navy Team on a trip to San Diego, CA before Covid. Often he shared pictures and stories of his family. He was so proud of Mark and James and treasured their fun times together. Charlene was his rock – he told us once he wouldn’t be the man he was without her – she is such a strong and amazing woman. He loves you guys so much. We’ll also miss hearing about that darn smoker! LOL Hope you’re enjoying some relaxing time creating some great BBQ for your family to share together again one day. Thank you for being a good friend Art, Sandra
Mr Crowley mentored me for a summer while I learned how to trap shoot. He was instrumental in my progression and continuation as a clay shooter and helped me to advance to other areas of shooting. I made many fond memories that summer with him and many followed as I branches out into rifle and handgun shooting. I offer my deepest condolences to his friends and family and pray for his family and safe passage as he moves on. Love always, Andrew
Sending condolences to all of The Crowleys and McKennas on Art’s sudden passing. Our families have been connected for over 40 years. May his memory be eternal.
Dear Charlene, Mark, James, Josie, Ed, Helena, Eddie and all of Art’s family. We were heartbroken to hear of Art’s untimely death and have been recalling memories of when he first came to England as a young man just starting out to his recent trip to Ballina and the pictures he took of Mount Falcon with his drone, no doubt causing a stir with the locals. We didn’t meet often but remember that conversation with him was always fun and full of laughter. He was someone who truly loved life and his obituary is an inspiration and an encouragement to live and love life as he did. We are deeply sorry for the loss of Art and hope that his memory will help to keep you strong during this very sad time. We send all of our love, Carmel, Pat, Olivia and Justine xxxx
I’ve worked with Art professionally on a few projects over the last few years. He’s always been one of those people who I could always count on to be positive, good-natured, and quick to smile and laugh. He always listened to what people had to say and engaged genuinely and honestly with everyone he worked with. My condolences to the Crowley family, and also to all of those who will miss the warmth and sincerity he brought to his work. He’ll be missed by all of us.
Art was a great person. Always willing to help. He will be missed greatly. Bob Brino
Like others, I had the privilege of working with Art at Cisco and he was a light on the leadership team! He always had a funny story or joke to share and I don’t believe he ever had a bad day. He lightened the mood of those around him. And Art went out of his way to help others work through challenges or difficulties. He made a huge impact in his time here on earth. I am praying for peace for the many family and friends mourning his sudden departure.
Art was the first friend I made in 2007 when my family moved to Virginia and joined Troop 152 where Art was an adult leader. His warm welcome and enthusiasm for Scouting was contagious, and soon he succeeded in drafting me to become an adult leader. Over the next several years, we spent many days together camping and backpacking culminating in a 12-day trek at Philmont, New Mexico where we were tent-mates. To clarify, this was no normal “tent.” It was the latest tent-gadget, a state-of-the-Art (pun intended), ultralight, sil-nylon shelter that kept our packs light and our gear dry in Rocky Mountain hail and rain. I always smile when I recall our early mornings in the mountains sharing Starbucks Via ahead of a long day on the trail. My most cherished memory, however, was the previous summer when we spent a week on a sailboat in the Florida Keys at Sea Base, another Scout program. Where Philmont was challenging and exhilarating, Sea Base was a week-long belly laugh. We had time to spin yarns, joke with the Scouts, and simply enjoy time together. I will miss Art’s friendship, his boundless energy, and most of all, his signature laugh. That’s how I remember him: laughing. Fair winds and following seas, my friend.
I had the pleasure of work with Art this past year. He kindly and patiently taught me a great deal about the business. No matter the situation, he always greeted everyone with a smile and led with confidence and inclusion. I will miss Art and my heart felt sympathies to his family and friends.
Mr. Crowley, thank you for all the help over the years while I grew up in Troop 152. From driving out for beach camping to shotgun merit badge, to communications MB, to helping me prep for my Eagle project, there were countless opportunities to learn and improve. It took me a summer of being on staff at Philmont to truly appreciate all the preparation and planning Mr. Crowley did to help our trek be a success. The trek had difficulties, and opportunities to learn, but we did not have to worry about carrying an ounce of extra weight, or learn how to “do it the Philmont way” because we had been practicing for months. Mr. Crowley, thank you for being a leader, an inspiration, and a helping hand.
Our sincere condolences to Charlene, James, Mark and all the Crowley and McKenna families at Art’s sudden passing. He left a wonderful legacy, always celebrating life to the full and making every moment count. He is truly an inspiration to us all and it is an honour to be part of his extended family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. We hope that many good memories will sustain you in the days ahead. May he rest in peace. With love from Norah and Andy Flatley, London
I’ve had the pleasure of calling you my boss for the last 6 years, but our relationship evolved to so much more on a professional and personal level. You were my advocate, mentor, and sponsor within my career at Cisco and at times a father figure on a personal level. I will always cherish wisdom and life lesson’s you provided me. My heart and condolences goes out to the entire Crowley Family! Art thank you for everything!
Art Crowley was a good man, an honest man, a decent man. He helped all people, willingly giving of his time and talents be they an 8 year old Cub Scout or a young person just starting their career. He was a great friend and mentor and we will miss him every day. Our sincere condolences to Charlene, Mark, James and all the Crowley and McKenna families. Rest in peace, friend.
Art was my Mentor at Cisco. I was late to hear of his passing. He will surely be missed.
Mr. Crowley, thank you for being a pillar back in 152. I send my condolences and deepest sympathies to the Crowley family
It has taken me some time to process the loss of my old friend. with the passing of what would have been his 60th birthday I decided to sit down and share .
Art and I met at the beginning of 5th grade although we were playing on the same tackle football team during the summer we became friends then . Art soon had to leave the football team due to his heart diagnosis. Art was the friend in my life that I did all the boyhood things with. we fished and crabbed rode bikes all over town and then some . We shot bb and pellet guns . We rode his Honda mini bike in his huge backyard on Marion Street for hours. my stepdad built me a wooden hydroplane boat which we raced all over the bay . We did countless sleepovers at both our houses . We went sleigh riding and ice skating at grant park . We did all of this of course accompanied by all of the wonderful conversation and laughs involved.
Art was a part of my family , he was very close with my stepdad . They both shared a love of sailing. Art went on at least 4 maybe less sailing trips to Bermuda. I went on one . The weather was horrible. I have a clear memory of me at the helm and Art going up to reef the jib, when a wave crashed over the deck I lost sight of him for a few seconds, and when the water washed away it reveled art hanging on for dear life only to get up and get the job done. He was a brave guy !
My last great memories of Art were the summer after he graduated Fort Schuyler we spent many afternoons water skiing and sharing laughs and a cooler of beers . When I got the news that Art passed the first thing my brother said was , remember his great laugh ? Indeed I do.
I missed Art and Charlene’s wedding due to some family troubles at the time one of my biggest regrets in life.
In closing Art was a brave guy who lived life to the fullest . goodbye old friend . I’m proud to have known you .
Ken Kilgannon