NYSCAR mourns the passing of chapter president Dana Crocker

Albany, NY NYSCAR is very sad to share the news that president Dana Crocker passed away on March 29, 2023 after a short illness.

Crocker served on the NYSCAR Board for many years, serving as governor, vice president, secretary and treasurer before being elected president in 2022. He was proudly honored as NYSCAR’s Realtor of the Year in 2013.

Always willing to help out, Crocker served on many committees over the years including most recently, the strategic planning and the annual conference planning committees. The Syracuse Chapter of NYSCAR was also formed due to Crocker’s untiring efforts.

He greatly enjoyed gathering groups together for great conversations and fun. His warm personality garnered him many friends in his 40+ year career in the real estate industry.

Before becoming a Realtor, Crocker proudly served his country as a pilot in the United States Airforce. He became a lieutenant and piloted the KC-135 Stratotanker whose main purpose was to conduct aerial refueling.

In the late 1970s, Crocker switched gears and became a Realtor, eventually becoming a commercial real estate broker with Hunt Real Estate in Syracuse.

As NYSCAR governor Jim Kelly, CCIM said “Dana was a very diverse and special person. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, business associate and great friend to many. Dana was loved by many and will be dearly missed. May he rest in peace!”

Crocker is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Lorraine Crocker; daughters Lauren (Seth) Livermore of Liverpool, NY and Megan Crocker of Salt Lake City, Utah; grandchildren Leilani and Daniel Livermore; brother John (Jane) Crocker of Tavernier, Florida; sister Rosemary Crocker of Milton, Florida; brother-in-law Steven Hales; and many nieces and nephews.

Donations can be made in Crocker’s honor to the Food Bank of Central New York (www.foodbankcny.org) or the Greater Syracuse Area Section of the Society of Women Engineers who awards scholarships to young women entering the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields. www.burnsgarfield.com