NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — George Arthur "Bing" Crosby, 89, of North Adams, Mass., died on Friday, October 13, 2017, at North Adams Commons. 

He was born in Readsboro, Vt., on September 12, 1928 a son of the late Lucy Ellen (Evans) Crosby. Mr. Crosby attended schools in Readboro, Vt. He was a decorated veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy as a flight engineer. He was last employed at General Cable Co. in Williamstown, Mass. He had previously worked as the owner of a local gas station. He moved to Florida after his retirement where he lived in Zephyrhills with his sister and brother-in-law, Donna and Herb Putnam and his friends, Harvey and Carol Richards. After the passing of his son and wife, George returned to North Adams to be closer to his remaining family.

George was the definition of a family man. Although he enjoyed golfing and fly fishing, his favorite past time was spending time with his family. He loved to putter around the house repairing anything for his kids. He loved bird watching in his daughter's backyard on summer evenings and enjoyed the simplicity of laughter, good conversation and "coffee and dessert,” especially apple pie. He often reminisced about his time in the Navy and was proud of the accomplishment of being a Flight Engineer. He spent most of his time with his daughter and granddaughters, Emily and Sarah as well as his great granddaughters, Millie, Natalie and Riley whom he loved with all his heart. He loved to take road trips and camping with them. He instilled his love to his son and daughter. He will be greatly missed.

Mr. Crosby was the widower of Marie Eleanor (DeMarsico) Crosby. She died on April 10, 2000. 

Survivors include a daughter, Dawn Marie Bullett and her husband, Michael, of North Adams, Mass.; grandchildren Zachary Crosby of Ohio, Sara McLaughtin of Loudenville, N.Y., and Emily Bullett of North Adams, Mass.; six great-grandchildren; sisters Margaret Bostwick of Vermont and Harriet Nolan of New Hampshire; former daughter-in-law Joann Ryckman; as well as nieces and nephews. 

He was predeceased by a son, George Crosby who died in 1997; as well as brothers John, James and Frederick Crosby.

Funeral notice: At the request of Mr. Crosby, there will be no services. A visitation to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2017, from noon to 2 p.m. at the home of his daughter and son-in law. Arrangements are under the direction of Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals.