David A. Crowley, 68, died Sept. 26, 2011, at his home.
He was born in Fitchburg, Mass., and lived in Vero Beach for 41 years, coming from his birthplace.
He served in the Navy.
He was author of “Legend of Santa and his Friends.”
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Joan Crowley, of Vero Beach; sons, Edward Arthur Crowley, of Fort Lauderdale and Arthur Edward Crowley, of Cocoa; daughter, Joanne Harvey, of West Palm Beach; sister, Dorothy Hoagland, of Lowell, Mass.; brother, James O. Crowley, of Gardner, Mass.; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Services and interment will be private.
Arrangements are by Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory of Vero Beach.
A guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.