The Volunteer Fire Department will be taking Santa around the City on December 17, 18, 19 and 20, giving candy canes to all the children.

Any group that would like to volunteer to help Santa is asked to call 456-5342 for further information.

He was in the Health and Life Insurance business for over 43 years and strived to be a mentor for many associates in the industry.

\”Eddie was like a member of my family–a big brother. I never heard him say an unkind word about anyone. He was always willing to help whenever his assistance was requested. Always a smile, never a frown. He was a wonderful, kind, spiritual person,\” said a classmate, Barbara Heyne-Middleton.

\”We ran in the hole with the cost of a class reunion and held a fifty-fifty raffle. Ed won and donated the money back,\” recalled another classmate, Bill Tourtual. \”He was a really nice person to be around. He was a real good friend and always had a smile.\”

He was described by those who knew him well in Bakersfield as a \”football fanatic\” and was known to support many of the area\’s local teams. Ed was very active in his community serving as President on the Board of Directors for Kern Child Abuse Prevention Center. He dedicated countless hours to his church running Wednesday Night Bingo for over 15 years which earned him the nickname, \”Mr. Bingo\” Ed attended fundraisers every chance he had and was always the last one to leave. Friends described him as a man who helped others above and beyond what is asked of him and for his skill in the kitchen celebration or party he attended.

He was the son of Charles and Lena Crosby.

He had served the U.S. Navy and was a manager and Chief Officer of the Court in the Independent Order of Foresters

Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Judy Crosby; two sons, Barron Crosby and wife Louisa and Duke Crosby. He is also survived by a granddaughter, Contessa; a sister, Marie Harvey of Woodbury,

Mass and Memorial Services were held in California.

Anthony proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He worked as a Plumber for Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union #322 out of Winslow Twp, NJ. Anthony was a member of Brooklawn American Legion Post 72 and the Townsend C. Young VFW Post # 3620 in Gloucester City. He was a loving and devoted father and Pop-Pop to all 9 grandchildren, who spent many happy times at Mom-Mom and Pop-Pop’s. The newest great-grandchild (Aiden) brought more Joy to his life. He lived life to the fullest and was loved by all.