Nicholas Patrick Crossen

Nicholas Patrick Crossen, age 27, of Grove City, Ohio, passed away November 14, 2014. Nicholas was born October 13, 1987 to Patrick and Lori (Tedrow) Crossen. He attended St. Cecilia Catholic School, was a 2006 graduate of Grove City High School and then pursued a business degree at Columbus State College. Career opportunities through Giant Eagle quickly led him up the ladder to management. Nick played soccer in high school and coached in the Grove City Kids Association. He was a Bengals fan, was fascinated by dolphins and whales and was passionate about music and performing. He played the trumpet in the GCHS band, participated in the GCHS show choir "Touch of Class" and savored every opportunity to write music, play piano and dance. He especially enjoyed dancing and having fun with his children, Chelsea Renee Crossen and Benjamin Nicholas Crossen and their mother (his best friend) Jessica Kronk. Nicholas is survived by his loving and supportive parents, Lori and Patrick Crossen; grandmother and godmother, Mary Catherine "Kitty" Tedrow; younger siblings Nicole, Zachary and Tyler Crossen; niece Natalie Coldiron; loving aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and close friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Delbert Tedrow, Lawrence and Ruth Crossen; aunts Judy Dillon and Delores Crossen; uncle Russell Crossen and his beloved cat Dufas. Family will welcome friends from 4-8pm Friday, November 21, 2014 at Schoedinger Grove City Chapel, 3920 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123; Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12noon on Saturday, November 22, 2014 (on the Feast of St. Cecilia, patron saint of music) at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 434 Norton Rd., Columbus, OH 43228; Fr. Leo Connolly, Celebrant; burial to follow. Those who wish may contribute in Nick's memory to the Grove City High School Choir, attn.: Touch of Class. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to share memories, view Nick's video tribute (pending completion) or offer condolences to his family.

"Born To Amuse, To Inspire, To Delight

Here One Day, Gone One Night

Gone Too Soon" .... Michael Jackson