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John Cronin Obituary

Cronin Sr., John F. age 81, late of the East side, beloved husband of Isabell (nee Gleason), loving father of Maureen Cronin-Karczewski, Michael Cronin, Karen (Pascal) Marco, Rev. Edward J. Cronin, Pastor of St. Alexander Catholic Church, Mary Kay (Jim) Gaskin, Joseph M. Cronin, Kathy (Tim) Franzen, Teri (Tom) Toenjes and the late John F. Cronin Jr., devoted grandfather of 31 and great-grandfather of 11, dear brother of Richard (Patricia) Cronin, Kathy (Wally) Ahern, late Paul (Patricia) Cronin, late Ann (late Bill) Corrigan and late Rev. Edward J. Cronin O.M.I., dear brother-in-law of the late Mary (late Paul) Biank, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Veteran of U.S Navy WWII. Retired Teacher for Loyola Academy. Past President and 23 year member of St. Vincent DePaul Society and Ozanam Recipient. Visitation Tuesday, 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, at 10 a.m., from the Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., to St. Francis de Sales Church. Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. 773-731-2749

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 13, 2004.

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Joan Enright

May 5, 2004

Dear Father Cronin,



Ed and I were so sorry to hear of your Father's death. Sounds like he was someone we would have enjoyed spending time with.



Sincerely,



Joan Enright

james donovan

April 16, 2004

Joan and I want to extend to you our most sincere condolences.

Joseph Engerski

April 14, 2004

Our deepest sympathy to Father Edward Cronin and his family for the loss of thier dear father.

Lois & Joseph Engerski

Parishioners St. Alexander.

Jennifer Cichocki

April 14, 2004

The Cichocki family sends our deepest and heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Father Cronin, we are thinking of you during this difficult time.

Mrs. Cichocki,Jim & Carol, Jennifer,and Jason

Jim Nally

April 14, 2004

Your dad was the first teacher I had at Loyola, Summer 1973. He got my high school experience off to a wonderful start and remained a mentor and friend all 4 years. My sincere condolences to your family. He left a great legacy.

ken bliznik

April 14, 2004

It's difficult to say good-bye to someone you love, esprcially when that one leaves us for the last time. I'm so sorry for your loss

John and Nancy Hatfield

April 13, 2004

Isabell, thinking about you and your family at this time of sorrow. Always enjoyed talking to John and listening to him laugh. Keeping you in our prayers.

With sympathy John and Nancy Hatfield

Hoban Family

April 13, 2004

Joe,

Sorry to hear about your father. We'l keep him and your family in our prayers.



The Hoban Family

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