Melvin McCrae Obituary (1954 - 2022) - Bloomfield, Connecticut

Melvin "Butch" McCrae was born in Norwalk, CT on June 23, 1954 to Charles McCrae and the late Thelma McCrae. On Sunday, January 9, 2022 he entered into eternal rest with the Lord. Butch was educated in the Norwalk Public School system before serving in the United States Navy. He was married to the love of his life Patricia Ashley in 1973 and of their union they were blessed with four children. Butch held many titles and positions while growing up in Norwalk. He was employed by Pellitteri Chevrolet, Roodner CT Neighborhood Center and Fed Ex. He coached boys and girls basketball as well as girls softball for many years. Butch was an avid bowler and loved to bowl and watch sports in his free time. He enjoyed coming together for barbeques, and other family gatherings. Always ready to eat, talk, joke and laugh. Butch was predeceased by his mother, Thelma McCrae, sisters Debra, Barbara, Suzette and Dorothy; sister-in law Gretta Ashley and Cynthia (James Sr.) Derry He leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted wife Patricia McCrae his only son, Timothy McCrae Sr. (Angela) three daughters Tamarah McCrae of NC, Krista McCrae of CT and Kyana Seignious (Quan) of NY. Five grandsons, Andre, Tyler, Timothy Jr., Izaiah, Jason Jr., one godson, Richard Pugh, eight granddaughters Kazmira, Kyshawna, Brittani, Hyana, Kody, Oliva, Gabriella, Ryan six great-grands Londyn, Caden, Logan, Bella, Dresen, and Torrian Lindsey Jr. Three brothers Ivory Boyd Sr. (Gloria) of South Carolina, Charles McCrae and Antony McCrae of CT four sisters, Dorothy Givens, Juanita McCrae, Peggy-Jean Fuller, Juanita Simmons all of CT. Butch also leaves a host of nieces and nephews and friends. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 11:00 AM, Baker Funeral Services, 84 South Main Street, Norwalk, CT. Family will receive guest from 10:00 AM till the service in the chapel. Interment will be private. Calling Hours Saturday, January 22, 2022 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Baker Funeral Services 84 South Main Street Norwalk, Connecticut 06854 Funeral Service Saturday, January 22, 2022 11:00 AM Baker Funeral Services 84 South Main Street Norwalk, Connecticut 06854