Joshua Blake Crescenti, 39, of Winder, Ga. passed away on January 7, 2025. He was born on May 8, 1985 in Lawrenceville, Ga.

Josh was raised in Ellijay, Ga. and studied at the Art Institute of Atlanta. He worked at Chateau Elan as an engineering supervisor for the previous seven years. He will be remembered for the love and devotion he gave to his family and friends, and the actions he would take to do so. In addition, he will be remembered for his love of music, his unique sense of humor as well as his passion for his favorite football team — the Georgia Bulldogs.

Josh is survived by parents Ron Crescenti (Rosa) of Hoschton, Ga. and Melanie Gay Essex (Thomas) of Ellijay, Ga.; brother Jonathon Crescenti (Rebecca) of Ellijay, Ga.; stepbrother Gonzalo Del Rio (Mallory) of Athens, Ga.; stepsister Claudia Keese of Hoschton, Ga.; niece Cecelia Rose Crescenti of Belfry, Ky.; grandparents Gilberto and Gavina Vagas of Lima, Peru; aunts and uncles Denell Petty (Bill) of Loganville, Ga., John Crescenti (Monica) of Loganville, Ga.; great aunts and uncles Velma Mooney (Harvey) of Suwanee, Ga., Johnny Ford (Margie) of Hoschton, Ga., James Ford (Cindy) of Robbinsville, N.C., Ann Mitchell (Luther) of Athens, Ala., and Thelda McClung of Athens, Ala. as well as cousins, extended family and friends.

Josh is preceded in death by grandparents Johnnie and Nell Crescenti, Hoover and Jane Weaver, and uncle David Weaver.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Josh's name to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105, or a reputable animal shelter of your choice.