Westborough – David B. Crosier, 67, of Westborough, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 in New Hampshire. He was the beloved husband of Mary-Jo (FitzGerald) Crosier for the past 42 years.
Born in Pittsfield, he was the son of the late Hubert and Mary (Murchie) Crosier. He was raised and educated in Westfield and was a graduate of Westfield Vocational High School. He also attended and graduated from AIC in Springfield and Western New England College where he earned a Master’s Degree.
He proudly served with the U.S. Marine Corps.
David was currently an Executive Vice-President of New Balance and previously had worked for Sealed Air Corp, Staples, and Digital Equipment. He was very proud of his career and never considered it work, but more of a passion. He always stayed on the forefront of business trends.
He was a member of St. Luke the Evangelist Church in Westborough and St. Mary’s Church in Westfield. He enjoyed spending time at his summer home in East Otis, boating, and jet skiing. He had a love for classic cars, playing pool, skiing and fishing. Most of all, he enjoyed being with his family at home, on vacations and in the Berkshires.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, David G. Crosier of Haverhill, Michael F. Crosier of Millville, and Kathleen C. Latraverse and her husband James of Hopkinton; two brothers, Bruce Crosier and his wife Ellen of Shrewsbury and Richard Crosier of Westfield; two sisters, Donna Grimsley of Westfield and Susan Crosier of W. Springfield; and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Hubert, Michael, Beverly, Diane, and Sandra Crosier.
His funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, Feb. 18, at 11 a.m., in St. Mary’s Church, 30 Bartlett St., Westfield. Burial, with Military Honors, will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Calling hours at the David A. Pickering Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St., Westborough, are Friday, Feb. 17, from 4-8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Special Olympics Massachusetts, 512 Forest St., Marlborough, MA 01753 or Donate by phone: 800-380-3071 or to Baypath Humane Society, 5 Rafferty Rd., Hopkinton, MA 01748.
