Chapter 7 Retiree President William A. Crotty, 74, of Plattsburgh, passed away February 20, 2026, in Vermont.
Mr. Crotty started his state career in January 1979 as a teacher at Clinton Correctional Facility, where he worked until his retirement on Dec. 31, 2009.
He held various leadership positions and committee appointments during his career — including serving on the Clinton Correctional Facility Affirmative Action Committee, being a member of the NYSUT Committee on Human and Civil Rights, a member of the Board of Directors at NYSUT, a Vice President of AFSCME, a COPE Trustee with the Northeast Central Labor Council, a PEF Council Leader, as well as Region 7 Coordinator.
Mr. Crotty was passionate about helping PEF members, especially retirees, in his later years. He became the Chapter 7 (Clinton, Essex, Franklin, and St. Lawrence counties) Retiree President in 2010 and served in that role until his passing.
Services will be Sunday March 15 at 1 p.m. with visitations starting at 11 at the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. There will be a celebration of life and reception afterwards.