Born in Short Hills, NJ., he spent childhood summers in Southold, NY where he learned to sail - a life long passion that he would share for many summers with his family on Cape Cod. He graduated from Xavier High School in New York, NY and Georgetown University in Washington DC where he received his commission in the United States Marine Corps. He married Helen Marie Brady of Larchmont, New York. They have made their home in New Canaan, CT for nearly four decades. He spent his career in the construction business. He founded and was president of TPM Constructors, Inc. He was preceded in death by his father George Bernard Crowley and mother Florence Tynan Crowley, sister Joan, brothers George and Billy. He is survived by his wife Helen, and children Dick Jr. (Shelby), Cathleen (Joseph), Mary Beth (Tim), Michael and Sharon and grandchildren Katherine, Elizabeth, Jack, Sophia and Grace. He was member of the New York Yacht Club and The Stamford Yacht Club. A committed husband, father, grandfather and life long sailor who will live forever in our hearts. The Crowley family will receive friends at Hoyt Funeral Home, 199 Main St., New Canaan, CT on Thursday, March 16, 2017 from 5-8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 17, 2017 at 10:30am at St. Aloysius Church, New Canaan, CT. Interment will immediately follow at Lakeview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family asks that a donation be made in his name to the STAR, Inc - Lighting The Way. http://www.starct.org/donate. The family can also be reached at any of the following e-mail addresses: Dick Crowley - dcrowley@kitchell.com Cathleen Crowley-Piscitell - cathleencp@gmail.com Mary Beth Smith - mbcsmith123@gmail.com Sharon Crowley - sharoncrowley123@gmail.co