John Crewe, 81, of Leonardtown, MD formerly of Ridgefield Park, NJ passed away October 25, 2014.

John was born in London, England and served in the Royal Air Force as an Aircraft Mechanic. While in the service he became the Boxing Welterweight Champion of the RAF in St. Athens and served in the Guard of Honour at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. He also played guitar in a band and was heard on the radio in London before immigrating to America in 1959 where he met his wife of 52 years, Ruth Ann Murray.

John was actively involved in his church with Children's Ministries, choir, stringband, and as a board member, and travelled to the Philippines on a missions trip. He was a Special Police Officer in Ridgefield Park and worked as a floor mechanic and storeowner in Cliffside Park, NJ before retiring to Florida where he worked for Disney's Animal Kingdom.

Beloved husband of Ruth Ann, devoted father of Derek Crewe (Lucinda) and Karen Ann Tucker (Jeremy), loving grandfather of Michael Crewe, Faith and Grace Tucker, and Nikki and Ian Crewe, cherished brother of Linda Sgroi (Sal). Survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and in-laws. Preceded in death by parents John and Marjorie Crewe and siblings Joan and Derek.

A memorial service will be held at 10am on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at Summit Community Church, 720 Summit Avenue, Hackensack, NJ. Donations may be made to Pleasant Hill Children's Home in Texas or the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (www.alzfdn.org). Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P. A., Leonardtown, MD.