Tyler James Crosby, 25, passed away September 4, 2014 at his home in Hamden. Son of Jonathan C. and Constance Krebs Crosby. Brother of Jonathan (Toby) Crosby, Jr. of ID, Stacey (Joe) Flores of WA, Stephanie L. (Jerry) Bennett of OR, Terry C. (Robert) Johnson of AL, and Rebecca K. Crosby of Hamden. Uncle of Nicolette and Samuel Flores, Caleb, Josh, and Bella Crosby. Grandson of Carl J. Krebs of FL. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Tyler was a lifelong Hamden resident and he enjoyed reading, animals, and spending time with his friends and family. Funeral service will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children's Hospital at www.stjude.org or at 800-805-5856.