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Obituary Notice: President of the New York Police and Fire Line of Duty Widows Association
On January 19, 2012, Louise Crane died in her sleep after a prolonged illness. She was the widow of Patrolman George Crane who was shot and killed during a burglary in progress in the 19th Pct on May 29, 1963. Louise was the President of the New York Police and Fire Line of Duty Widows Association. She is being waked at the Thomas Dalton Funeral Home, 412 Willis Ave, Williston Park, Nassau County. Viewing is on Monday 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral mass will be on Tuesday at St. Aidens RC 505 Willis Avenue, 10:00 AM - 516 746-6585
Patrolman George Crane, End of Watch: Friday, March 29, 1963
Patrolman Crane was shot and killed with his own service revolver while attempting to arrest a man for burglary.
Patrolman Crane and his partner responded to a call of a burglary in progress at 334 East 105th Street, Manhattan. When they arrived, they observed a male on the roof of the location. Patrolman Crane climbed the fire escape while is partner climbed the stairs of the building. When Patrolman Crane got to the roof, he confronted the suspect. A struggle ensued and the suspect was able to gain control of Patrolman Crane's service revolver. The suspect then shot and killed Patrolman Crane and fled.
Two suspect were apprehended the following day and charged with murder. Their first trial ended in a hung jury, but the suspect that shot Patrolman Crane was convicted of murder in a send trial and sentenced to life in prison.
Patrolman Crane was assigned to the 23rd Precinct. He was survived by his wife and five-month-old daughter.
On January 19, 2012, Louise Crane died in her sleep after a prolonged illness. She was the widow of Patrolman George Crane who was shot and killed during a burglary in progress in the 19th Pct on May 29, 1963. Louise was the President of the New York Police and Fire Line of Duty Widows Association. She is being waked at the Thomas Dalton Funeral Home, 412 Willis Ave, Williston Park, Nassau County. Viewing is on Monday 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral mass will be on Tuesday at St. Aidens RC 505 Willis Avenue, 10:00 AM - 516 746-6585
Patrolman George Crane, End of Watch: Friday, March 29, 1963
Patrolman Crane was shot and killed with his own service revolver while attempting to arrest a man for burglary.
Patrolman Crane and his partner responded to a call of a burglary in progress at 334 East 105th Street, Manhattan. When they arrived, they observed a male on the roof of the location. Patrolman Crane climbed the fire escape while is partner climbed the stairs of the building. When Patrolman Crane got to the roof, he confronted the suspect. A struggle ensued and the suspect was able to gain control of Patrolman Crane's service revolver. The suspect then shot and killed Patrolman Crane and fled.
Two suspect were apprehended the following day and charged with murder. Their first trial ended in a hung jury, but the suspect that shot Patrolman Crane was convicted of murder in a send trial and sentenced to life in prison.
Patrolman Crane was assigned to the 23rd Precinct. He was survived by his wife and five-month-old daughter.
