Brive "Sonny" Crosske Jr.

Brive "Sonny" Crosske of Middletown, New York passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026 at his home with his family by his side.  Sonny retired from the Middletown Department of Public Works Sanitation division after nearly 40 years of proud service.

Sonny enjoyed early morning walks and daily maintaining the neighborhood, socializing with friends and playing numbers.  He took great pride in everything he did and helped others, always willingly and with a smile.  You would be hard pressed to find anyone whose life he did not touch in some way.

Sonny will be remembered fondly for his love for his family and friends, his dedication to his career and his sense of humor.  His presence will be deeply missed but his memory will live on forever.

Sonny is survived by his mother Nellie Bell Crosske, his partner Patricia Smith, his sister Helen Crosskey, his daughter Sarah Crosske and his son Brive Crosske, his bonus children Darren Smith, Natalie Smith, and Dann-el Smith. 

He was predeceased by his father Brive and his sister Natalie.

Sonny leaves behind his grandchildren India, Brive, and Nayah as well as a host of bonus grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Visitation hours will be held on Saturday June 20, 2026 from 10 A.M.-11 A.M. with a Funeral Service at 11 A.M. all at the New Beginnings House of Worship 11 Mulberry Street Middletown, N.Y.

Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery in Middletown, N.Y.