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Pat Cronin Obituary

Cronin, Pat Somers Age 91, lifelong resident of Beverly and South Shore, born into Eternal Life on November 14, 2018. Beloved wife of the late James R. Cronin, Sr.; loving mother of Patricia (the late Bertram Jr.) Snead, James R., Jr. (Suzanne), Sheila M., Emily (the late William) Chaveriat, Mary Ann, John (Joanne), the late Ellyn Rose, Michael (Michelle), Walter (Victoria), and Joseph (Maria) Cronin; Pat was also dearly loved by her 33 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; devoted sister of the late Nancy (the late Ed) Conway; cherished aunt to her many nieces and nephews. Pat is fondly remembered by many friends and neighbors throughout the Chicagoland Area. Pat wrote the "View from the Hill" column for the Beverly Review for 20 years, and was a frequent contributor and book reviewer for America Magazine, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, The New World, and many local and national publications. Family and friends will meet at St. Barnabas Church, 10134 S. Longwood Dr., Chicago, IL 60643 on Saturday, December 1, 2018 for visitation 9:00-10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Memorials to Dominican University Scholarship Fund, 7900 West Division St., River Forest, IL 60305 are most appreciated. Funeral Info: Heeney-Laughlin Funeral Directors, 708-636-5500 or www.heeneyfh.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 30, 2018.

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Carol Higgins

January 30, 2019

Pat Somers Cronin was my dear friend and golf buddy at RCC Nine Hole Golf for the last ten years she and I played. She'd usually show up a little late, because she would be coming from mass. Then we would tear up the fairways and greens together, chase golf balls for nine holes and crack jokes about it. Lunch and a cocktail was our real goal! But I learned a lot about her and how much she loved her family! Her quiet strength and resolve to be a devout Catholic was her core being. Pat was proud of all her writings, because she had so much to give of herself and writing had no limits for her to express her brilliant wit and wisdom. Forever in God's hands, may her light shine eternally!

Margaret Carroll

December 1, 2018

To Pat's family,

Please accept my deepest sympathy. Pat was a wonderful person--and an excellent communicator. I always enjoyed talking with her. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Jim Prendergast

December 1, 2018

Michael and Doc, and Cronin family

My condolences for your loss. Your mother was always so kind as we navigated grade school and high school together.

T Manuel

December 1, 2018

Sorry for your loss. Pat will be dearly missed. Sending my deepest heartfelt prayers and condolences to the family.

November 30, 2018

I'm sorry for your loss. May the god of all comfort help you in your time of need.

November 30, 2018

You have my deepest sympathy. May God give you peace and strength to keep you going during your time of sorrow.

November 30, 2018

Sorry

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Mount Carmel High School

November 29, 2018

The thoughts and prayers of the Mount Carmel High School community are with your family during these days. May the saints of Carmel welcome Pat into God's eternal embrace and may our Lady of Mount Carmel wrap you in the mantle of her love & care.

November 28, 2018

May almighty God and his son Jesus Christ bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. John 17:3

Desiree Barrera

November 28, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. It is never easy losing a loved one. I hope you can find comfort in God's promise in John 6:40 which says that we will see all our loved ones again right here on earth. My deep condolences.

J O

November 27, 2018

May the love of friends, family and God carry you through your grief - Ecclesiastes 4:9, 10.

J. B.

November 26, 2018

I am sorry for your loss. May the GOD of COMFORT be with the family and friends. Isa.61 2

November 24, 2018

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Lynn B

November 24, 2018

May the God of all comfort be with the Cronin family during this difficult time.

Helen Flanagan

November 21, 2018

Rest in Peace Mrs Cronin, a true Grand Lady of Beverly. Her kindness lives on through her beautiful family. My sympathies to the Cronins on the loss of your Mom.

November 21, 2018

Sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you and your family at this difficult time.

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November 20, 2018

Please accept my condolences with the loss of your loved one
Psalm 23:3
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BRY

November 19, 2018

Sincere condolences to the family, May you lean every morning on the arm of God as you cope with the dear loss in your life - Isaiah 33:2

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November 19, 2018

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Pat. May time soften your pain until all that remain is the wonderful memories you've shared and the comfort of God Psalms 119:76.
GD

November 19, 2018

My condolences to the Family:

May comfort from God word's at Psalms 31:7 strengthen the family through this difficult time of grief.

Mangan Family

November 18, 2018

The Mangan family expresses our deepest condolences. Our father, Robert T. Mangan passed away earlier this week - He & Pat were cousins and lifelong pals. May they both rest in peace. Blessings to the Cronin family during this difficult time.

November 18, 2018

Jim - So sorry for the loss of your Mom. You and your family are in our prayers. Tim, Kathleen, & Liam Delany

Fr Thomas Nangle, CPD ret

November 18, 2018

A long rich life of faith, hope and love comes to a close and leaves such an empty spot, along with a strong legacy of intellectual rigor and engagement with the human family. I always enjoyed our conversations in front of CK after Sunday Mass with her and Jim. God's peace to all who miss her so.

Z L

November 18, 2018

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

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Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

St. Barnabas Church

10134 S. Longwood Dr, Chicago, IL

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. Barnabas Church

10134 S. Longwood Dr, Chicago, IL

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