Joseph P. Crane Sr. 69, of Natick died Friday, February 18, 2011 at his home.
He was the beloved husband of Sara A. “Sally” (Hunter) Crane with whom he shared 49 years of marriage.
A Natick resident for 41 years he was born in Philadelphia the son of the late James M. and Mary B. (Orton) Crane.
Mr. Crane was employed by Wellesley College for 34 years retiring in 2005.
He was formerly a Court Tennis Professional and instructor at the Philadelphia Racquet Club and later at the Boston Tennis and Racquet Club.
Mr. Crane was a coach for the Natick Junior Redman Football Program, was a member of the Natick Elks, Nehoiden Golf Club at Wellesley College, St Linus Golf League, and was an avid lifelong Philadelphia Eagles Football fan.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his five children Joseph P. Crane Jr and his wife Patricia of Arlington, Edward J. Crane and his wife Christine of Wentworth NH, Sally Ann Tingley and her husband Vincent of Natick, Timothy J. Crane and his wife Kelly of Natick, Jennifer H. Wright and her husband Michael of Marlborough, his brother James M. Crane of Thorndale, PA and sisters Mary Catherine Magee of Philadelphia, Margaret Kryjer of Egg Harbor NJ, 22 grandchildren, Patrick ,Katherine ,Bridget Crane, Zachariah, Noah, Samuel, Isaiah ,Rebekah, Gabriel, Shiolah, Elijah, Simeon, Hadassah Crane, Christopher, Brian, Megan Tingley, Halle, Sydney ,Ryan Crane, Andrew, Michael, Nicholas Wright, and many nieces and nephews.
He was also the brother of the late Patricia O’Connor.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 8:00 A.M. from the John Everett and Sons Funeral Home 4 Park Street, at Natick Common followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St Linus Church at 9:00 A.M.
Visiting hours are Monday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in Joseph’s memory to the Shriners Hospitals for Children 51 Blossom Street Boston MA 02114, or to Metro West Hospice 85 Lincoln Street Framingham MA 01702