Craig Doby

Craig Doby passed away peacefully on September 13, 2020. Craig was born October 27, 1947 in San Diego, CA. At age 3 he moved to Plainfield, NJ where his mother's family resided. He graduated from Admiral Farragut Academy and York College. He also attended the University of Kentucky. At U.K. he met Diane DeAngelis, a visiting student from Nazareth College in Rochester. He followed Diane to Rochester and worked for Sibley's. Craig and Diane were married in 1973. Sibley's transferred Craig to Syracuse to be on the opening staff of Sibley's in Fayetteville. His career continued in the shoe industry having achieved the honor of the Redwing Shoe million pair club. Craig eventually retired as a successful real estate agent.
Craig was an active parent at both Holy Cross and CBA's PTA's. He proudly initiated the auction fundraiser at Holy Cross school. He was on the board of the Song Lake Association and loved spending time at his peaceful camp on the lake.
Craig's friendships were extremely important to him. With his childhood friends he formed the Royal Order of the Sloth. During his adult years he developed a special bond with the Council of Elders at Breugger's. The Elders met early morning hours for coffee and friendship for many years of his life indulging in long conversations, lively debates, and good ole laughter.
Craig loved his daughter Kaitlin. He loved being a Dad. Experiencing Song Lake and Lavallette shore with his grandchildren Kyle and Meleya brought him great pleasure. He felt honored to be raising his grandson Kyle. He often said that Kyle brought light to his day and kept his mind active.
His family includes Diane his loving wife of 47 years, his daughter Kaitlin, and his two grandchildren Kyle and Meleya. Additional family members include his sister Alison and husband Tom Critchfield, his niece Julie Critchfield Moore and her two children Gus and Kate all of Lexington, KY and his brother-in-law David DeAngelis of Glens Falls, NY. He was predeceased by his parents John and Barbara Doby and his favorite grandma Lucy May Coriell Layton all of Plainfield, NJ.

Thanks ever so much to Josh, Stephanie, his nurse, and other nurses on 4th floor south at Crouse Hospital for their kindness. We appreciate your ability to enjoy his humor.

Calling hours will be on Tuesday September 15 from 4-7 pm at Burns-Garfield Funeral Home 3175 E. Genesee St. Syracuse, NY. Mask and social distance guidelines will be observed.
The funeral Mass will be held Wednesday September 16 at 11:00 am at Holy Cross Church, 4112 E. Genesee St. Dewitt, NY. Craig recently converted to the Catholic faith.

Donations may be made in Craig Doby's name to Holy Cross School, 4200 E. Genesee St. Dewitt, NY 13214.