Ernest Edward Crisp, Former Member of Port Chester's Brooksville Volunteer Fire Department

The following obituary was submitted by Barbara Merritt:

Ernie Crisp passed away peacefully at Blake Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Florida, Thursday, October 9, 2014 family at his bedside.

He is survived by his Mother, Dorothy Crisp, his children; daughters Lisa Crisp-Martinez (David) and Erica Crisp of Arizona, Loriane Crisp Luberto (Joseph) of Connecticut, and his son Ernest Crisp (Dimetria) of New York. Grandchildren; Brianna, Sophia, and Joseph Luberto Jr , Giselle and Tatiana Martinez; sisters Linda Carino of Bradenton, and Barbara Merritt (Gene) of Tampa, Florida. Nephews; Tony Carino, Eugene Merritt and niece Michelle Carino. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Crisp.

Ernie was born in Port Chester, NY to Dorothy and Ernest Crisp. He graduated from Port Chester High School, lived in Greenwich, Connecticut were all his children were born. He worked for Gannett Group Newspapers and a local oil company. His passion and many volunteer hours went to Brooksville Fire House. He was long time member of the Brooksville Volunteer Fire Department in Port Chester. He held various offices and was honored to being a part of the Fire Department. Engine 62 was his home page, he never forgot his time with this unit.

Ernie moved to Florida in 2002 and was a passionate Rays fan, he tried to convert the whole family to be Rays fans…it was always GO RAYS. Ernie loved his children, grandchildren and family. Ernie touched many lives in different ways, he liked to tease, he could be stubborn, but he was also kind and generous. He will be missed by his family and friends.

There will be no Florida Services and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date in New York.