Michael Cronin

Michael Anthony Cronin , 58 of Wakefield, formerly of Reading and Medford died on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 in Boston, following complications of heart surgery.

Deeply loving, devoted, happy, and proudest father of Cameron Michael of Wakefield; dear friend, companion, and husband of Catherine Grace ( Cronin ) of Wakefield. Dedicated and beloved son of the late John J. Cronin and Marilyn H. Cronin of Reading. Cherished brother of John E. Cronin and his wife Eileen of Plainville and Daniel J. Cronin and his wife Patricia of Wakefield. Survived by nieces Kimberly Barrett and her husband Timothy of Reading, Shannon of Wakefield, Kayla and Kirsten of Plainville, and Alicia Pearsons and her husband Bradd of New Jersey. Dear uncle and godfather to Stacey Cronin of Wakefield and Meghan ( Cronin ) Iacopucci of Medford. Loving son-in-law of Theresa J. Cronin of Winthrop and brother-in-law to John F. Cronin of Litchfield NH; uncle to Sean and Christine of NH. Loving nephew to Mary ( Cronin ) McShea of Wareham, godmother Helen ( Cronin ) McCarran and her husband Francis of Watertown, Walter Cronin and his wife Frances of Medford, and Robert McCarthy of Connecticut. Survived by friend, best buddy and cousin Steven W. Cronin of Medford as well as dear and faithful cousins in the Cronin , James, McShea, Piccarelli, Place, McCarran, Morris, Sachetta, and Crusco families. Registered architect with CSS Architects, Inc. of Wakefield; graduate of Catholic University of America Class of 1978; Arlington Catholic High School Class of 1973. Also leaves behind loving pets Maddie and Remy and a circle of friends who miss him greatly. Michael's devotion to his son, wife, and all his family was the cornerstone of his life. Whether in his Wakefield back yard, his parents' home, or visits to Parkwood Beach in Wareham, he enjoyed every minute in the company of those he loved. Michael's goodness, gentleness, kindness, courage, and profound generosity inspire us, always.

His funeral will be held from the McDonald Funeral Home 19 Yale Avenue, Wakefield Friday July 12 at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass in St. Florence Church, 47 Butler Avenue, Wakefield at 10:00 am. Visitors are welcomed at the funeral home on Thursday July 11 between 4 and 8 pm. Interment, Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.

In Michael's loving memory contributions may be directed to The Fund at St. John's, St. John's Preparatory School, 72 Spring Street, Danvers, MA 01923.



Read Michael Cronin's Obituary and Guestbook on www.mcdonaldfs.com.

Visitation

McDonald Funeral Home
19 Yale Ave.
Wakefield , MA US 01880
Thursday, July 11, 2013, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Service

St. Florence Church
47 Butler Ave.
Wakefield , MA US 01880
Friday, July 12, 2013, 10:00 AM

Cemetery

Oak Grove Cemetery
230 Playstead Rd.
Medford , MA US 02155
Friday, July 12, 2013,