Died January 27, 2021.

Plainfield Public Schools, Plainfield, NJ

Elementary, Testing Coordinator

Obituary:

On January 27, 2021 we lost a shining light of love and grace, Mrs. Cristina Crowell. Cristina’s 51 years were filled with fun and optimism for the future. Cristina’s best moments always included her family, friends, students and work colleagues. Cristina’s biggest wish – for everyday to be a beautiful beach day! Cristina was born on June 15, 1969 in Newark, NJ and lived in Union before moving to Colonia 22 years ago. She was an alumnus of Mother Seton Regional High School and Kean University having earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education in 1991. A dedicated educator, Cristina’s passion for helping the children of the Plainfield school district was exemplified in her elementary classes and most recently as testing coordinator for the school district. Broadway shows and live music were a favorite pastime for Cristina. Above all things, Cristina was most devoted to her family. A fierce advocate for her children, nieces and nephews, Cristina held their needs before her own and never failed to express her love and appreciation for all of her family. Cristina’s smile and kind demeanor will be missed by all.Cristina was a loving mother, wife, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend and was blessed to have her time with all. Cristina left us much too early and leaves us missing her love,companionship, guidance and compassion that we thought we could share for decades to come. Cristina leaves her legacy as a role model for what we can each achieve through kindness and consideration for the value of all people. 

Cristina is predeceased by her late mother, Evelyn Nunez. Cristina is survived by her fatherTony Nunez, her loving husband of 23 years, James Crowell, her two children, Jimmy Crowelland Emily Crowell, her brother Anthony Nunez and her sister Terri Nunez Drubel and herhusband James Drubel. Also survived by three nieces, Lindsay, Julia and Maddi and threenephews, Tommy, Anthony and Robby. Visitation will be held at The Lehrer-Gibilisco Funeral Home, 275 West Milton Avenue, Rahway,NJ on Saturday, January 30 from 3:00-6:00 pm.