Mason Kronick

Kronick, Mason BALA CYNWYD, Pa. Mason Kronick, age 86, of Bala Cynwyd, died on July 16, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ruth Kronick; three children, Gary (Leslie Neustadt), Scott (Ann Villinski), and Carol Mest (Stuart); and seven grandchildren, Matthew, Benjamin, Charlotte and Olivia Kronick, and Shana, Jonathan and Jordan Mest. He is also survived by his brother, Harvey (Arlene); his brother-in-law, Jay Musler; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Mason was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Dora; his brother, Archer; and his sister-in-law, Annette Musler. Born in Schenectady, Mason graduated from Union College and was a devoted alumnus. Prior to graduation, he was commissioned an ensign in the U.S. Navy. He was stationed in the Panama Sea Frontier and later in Guam, and was responsible for protecting U.S. ships from magnetic mines. He served in the Naval Reserves for over 20 years, retiring as a Lt. commander. After World War II, Mason joined the General Electric Company where he worked for 36 years, beginning in Schenectady, then transferring to the Aerospace group in Philadelphia, Pa. Mason also volunteered in schools, hospitals, civic associations and military organizations. The family requests that donations be made in Mason's memory to Union College.