Worker Killed In Beachwood Shopping Center Roof Collapse Left Many Who Loved Him

The Keansburg man who died when a roof collapsed on him during the demolition of the Beachwood Shopping Center last week was laid to rest on Tuesday.

Work on the demolition has ceased, after the Berkeley Township Construction Code Officer issued a stop work order on the site after the Thurday afternoon accident, Mayor Carmen F. Amato Jr. said. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration is investigating the accident.

“Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with him and his family,” the mayor said.

Raymond Crosby, 52, of Keansburg was pronounced dead at the scene after the accident He worked as a mechanic for Edgewood Properties.

Here is Mr. Crosby’s obituary, courtesy of the John F. Pfleger Funeral Home in Middletown.

He was born in Long Branch, NJ and lived in Middletown most of his life

Surviving are his three sons, Brian, Steven and Andrew Crosby; brother, Edward Crosby, Jr.; brothers and sisters-in-law John and Trish Crosby, Paul and Winnie Crosby and James and Diane Crosby; nieces and nephews, Eddie, Katie, Ryan, Jordan, Taylor, Michael, Emily, Brianna, Erin, Meghan, Connor, Devin, Brendan, and Jillian.

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, Edward, Sr. and Claire Crosby.

Raymond is also survived by his companion Robyn and many lifelong friends. He was an avid golfer, guitarist, and music lover. To be with Raymond was to enjoy the moment. Whether it was spending time with his sons, playing a round of golf, pitching horseshoes, or attending a concert, Raymond’s joy in life was infectious. Time with Raymond was time very well spent, and he gave generously of his life and big heart to all his friends and family. “Everybody Loves Raymond” was a real-life truth for all those he encountered.

Visitation was held Monday, September 28, 2015 at the John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, 115 Tindall Road, Middletown. A Funeral Liturgy was offered Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at St. Mary’s Chapel, 26 Leonardville Rd, Middletown. Entombment followed at Holmdel Cemetery, Holmdel.

For more information, to send condolences or for directions, please visit www.pflegerfh.com.

Photo credit: John F. Pfleger Funeral Home.