Robert Edward Crossman, 64. Craftsman. Artist. Beloved husband and father. “Rob” was born on December 18th, 1959 in Reading, England, to Patricia and Edward Crossman. He moved to Berkeley, California with his parents and siblings in 1964 and spent the remainder of his life there.

As a teenager, he loved skateboarding and rollerskating and was a fan of English art rock groups, particularly Brian Eno and Roxy Music. He and his future wife Rachel attended Berkeley High together and started dating soon after they graduated. Rob was class of ‘78 and Rachel was class of ‘79. Rachel and Rob married in 1984 and raised four children: Francis, Ruth, Chloe, and Robin.

Rob began working as a carpenter at 18 and became a talented cabinet maker, working for local contractors Zanderbuilt and Bashland Builders. His meticulous nature and eye for detail made him the go to guy for complicated high end projects, but his true craft shone through in the custom wooden items he created for his loved ones. 

Rob passed away suddenly at his workshop in Emeryville on February 16th, 2024. He is survived by his wife and children and by his brother Martin. People interested in honoring his memory can donate in his honor to Habitat for Humanity.

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