Anthony "Tony" E. Crovelle

Anthony "Tony" Edward Crovelle of Yreka passed away at the age of 77 on December 19, 2021. Tony was born in Sydney, Australia on December 14, 1944 to Anthony and Joan (Neal) Crovelle. After WWII ended, Tony and Joan sailed to San Francisco and joined Tony Sr to relocate to their home in Yreka. Tony attended Yreka schools, graduating in 1963 from YHS. Tony loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter. He was a talented athlete, especially football. Growing up he developed many close lifetime friendships. Tony had dual USA/Australian citizenship until serving in the US Navy, enlisting after high school. He served during the Vietnam war and was able to visit his homeland during the Vietnam War on "home leave". During this time, he was able to reconnect with family there, including his grandfather. Later, he traveled back to visit with Roslyn "Roz" Yenzer and remained close to our Aussie cousins. After his military service, Tony came back home to Yreka and became partners in the family business, Yreka Transfer. He served in the Yreka Fire Department, Elks Club, and Knights of Columbus. He served on the planning committee of the Holy Ghost Festival in Hawkinsville for many years. In 1968 he married Gloria Alvarado of Weed. In 1974 their twin daughters Cathie and Carrie joined the family. Tony and Gloria owned and operated a dance studio and though Gloria was the instructor, Tony supported her and worked in the background. Tony became an independent household goods mover, driving millions of miles in 48 states. Tony and Gloria eventually divorced, but remained close friends until her death. In 1992, Tony came back to Yreka Transfer and was an integral part of the family business until retirement, while enjoying his family, friends and community. Tony was a life-time learner and was fascinated by many subjects, especially history, finance and politics. He was an avid reader and had a knack for picking winning stocks. He enjoyed people immensely and in his later years spent many hours playing pool. He was an active and involved grandfather, loving all of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Tony was known for his hard work, kindness, beautiful smile, and zest for life. He was adored by all who were blessed with him in their life. He will be greatly missed. Tony will be dearly missed by his daughters Cathie Coy (Scott) of Portland, OR and Carrie Phillips (Steve) of Yreka. In addition, he leaves many other loved ones: sisters Sharon Rizzo (Glenn) and Linda Jones (Don) of Yreka, granddaughters Mercedez Billingsley (Jordan), Vivian Coy, and Hailey Phillips, four great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws, and cousins. He also leaves his special long-time love and friend Roslyn Yenzer. His many lifetime friends will dearly miss this one of a kind larger than life man. There will be a memorial service for Tony at Girdner Funeral Chapel at 1:00 PM on January 15, 2022. A reception will follow at the Elk's Hall at 332 W Miner Street in Yreka.

Anthony "Tony" E. Crovelle

December 14, 1944 - December 19, 2021