SARATOGA SPRINGS — Allen C. Crocker, 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2019 in Saratoga Springs surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Adams, MA on August 1, 1934, the son of Allen and Ellen Crocker. He graduated from Drury High School in North Adams, MA. Allen and Phyllis Marra were college sweethearts who eloped on September 14, 1955.
He graduated from Norwich University in Northfield, VT in 1956. He served as a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Allen was employed at Skidmore College as the Associate Director of Development, a job he truly loved. Allen was proud of his contributions to the Skidmore community which were recognized in June of 2006 with the Honorary Alumnus Award. In achieving this award, Allen was recognized as having a genuine personal interest in the lives of Skidmore parents and the connections he made with them.
Allen loved his adopted hometown of Saratoga Springs. He and Phyllis were active and well-known members of the community who lived in the same house on Fifth Avenue for 55 years. Allen and Phyllis also enjoyed their time in Naples, FL and made many good friends in that community while enjoying golf, tennis, and the beach.
Allen is survived by his wife of 64 years, Phyllis, and their children, Jessica (Paul Hayes), Christopher (Alison), Francine, and Allen (Juliette Nam); grandchildren Ryan and Michael Hayes, Christopher and Ani Crocker, and Henry and Ted Crocker; and sister and brother-in-law Barbara and Don Sherman and their children.
Allen was deeply thankful for the devotion and loving care of his wife during the past several years of health challenges.
Relatives and friends gathered to remember him on the morning of Thursday, December 19, 2019 at the historic Church of St. Peter in Saratoga Springs. Immediately following, a Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at the church by Reverend Thomas H. Chevalier, pastor.
Burial with military honors took place later that day at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY.
Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.
