In Memory of

Earl

Milton

"Bud"

Crone

II

Obituary for Earl Milton "Bud" Crone II

Earl M. "Bud" Crone II, of Egg Harbor Township, NJ, passed away on February 12, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.

He was born on January 10, 1945 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA to Earl & Louise Crone. Graduated from Penn Hills High School, Pittsburgh PA and attended University of Pittsburgh until he was drafted into the Army in 1965 and is a Vietnam Veteran. Worked for Western Electric, Claridge Casino, Quest and retired from Trump Marina.

He is preceeded in death by his Father and Mother and son Jeffery. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Esther, daughters Lorie and Carie Crone and grandson Joseph Earl Saccone. Sister Earlene Neff (Ronald), Brother-in-law Arthur Lepovsky. Adopted son Roberto (Tito) Irizarry (America) and grandchildren Roberto, Nicholas Earl and Isabella. And many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews, that he loved as his own.

His passion was classic cars and motorcycles, especially Harley Davidsons and proudly joined the Harley Owner’s Group (HOG) of which he was a member for many years. He also loved boating, water skiing and his jet skis. His happiest times were riding motorcycles and vacationing with his family and friends.

A visitation will be held Friday, February 17, 2023 from 12pm to 2pm at Adams-Perfect Funeral Home, 1650 New Rd., Northfield, NJ 08225. A service will take place at the funeral home at 2pm followed by burial to Zion Cemetery, 652 Zion Rd., Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234.