We were sad to learn that Gerry Crowley passed away on September 11, 2019. Gerry was an inspiring example of how personal action can lead to outstanding achievements for the public good. Gerryâs extraordinary community leadership and political involvement will continue to inspire us to engage in public service. A celebration of Gerry’s life will take place on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 from 6 pm to 10pm at the Italian Athletic Club, Main Ballroom, 1630 Stockton Street.
Gerry was instrumental in the formation of the Barbary Coast Neighborhood Association. Described at times as a âone woman armyâ and compared to Princess Leia, Gerry first started her work in the San Francisco community as a board member of the Telegraph Hill Dwellers and went on to serve four terms as board president. She also nurtured her dedication of improving San Franciscoâs parks, serving as member of the Pioneer Park Restoration Committee, the Friends of Washington Square, and the Fay Park Advisory Board. Gerry co-founded the Neighborhood Network (a group of 20 citizens from all parts of San Francisco) to meet with City department heads, commissioners, and other officials on issues critical to neighborhood residents. From her days leading Aaron Peskinâs first election campaign for supervisor to her role as Vice Chair of the San Francisco Democratic Party, Gerry continued to donate her time tutoring ESL students at Galileo High School.
At Gerryâs request, please consider making a financial or volunteer contribution in Gerryâs honor to: