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Neil Cronin Obituary
Neil Timothy Cronin, age 31, the light of our lives, has joined the Field of Dreams on February 26, 2009. Loving son of
Rosemary (nee Lynch) and Mike Sieben; son of
Timothy Cronin and brother of Julia Cronin; bloved family member of the Lynch, Sieben, and Cronin Families. A friend that always knew your heart and filled your day with laughter. Visitation Sunday, March 1, 2009 from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Blake-Lamb Funeral Home (On Rt 53, 1/2 mile south of Ogden Ave./ Rt 34) Lisle. Funeral Monday, at 9:15 a.m from Blake Lamb Funeral Home, to St. James the Apostle Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. For info: 630-964-9392.
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Memories and Condolences
for Neil Cronin
Mary Carroll
March 14, 2024
For Rosemary, I remember Neil from all the shopping trips we took when he and Sara were toddlers. He giggled and laughed more than
any other baby I knew! You and I have fallen out, but I would like very much to see you. Email me.
Please.
Julie McCormack and Family
March 15, 2009
Neil and family~
We are so sorry for your sudden loss. Neil will be missed greatly by all. May he rest in peace. Know God is watching over him and now he is watching over you.
Hope peace and comfort fill your hearts.
V. Lynette Bocage
March 4, 2009
Mr. and Mrs. Cronin,
My most sincere condolences to you and your entire family. I worked with Neil at Gordon Flesch and have fond memories of us dancing in Italy on our companies sales trip. My heart goes out to you. May your loving memories bring you some comfort at this most difficult time.
Kind Regards,
V. Lynette (Floyd) Bocage
Tom Sullivan
March 3, 2009
Tim and Rosemary,
I just returned from a long weekend visiting my aging and weakening parents in Arizona to learn of Neil's sudden death. I wish I could have personally expressed to you my sympathy. While I am enduring the slow loss of aging and failing parents, the sudden loss of a child is unfathomable. Be reassured in your memories of Neil and bring to all you meet some small speck of Irish happiness that was his to share.
Tom Sullivan
Patricia Garcia
March 3, 2009
I only met Neil a couple of times but felt like I knew him through Leah. To those of you whose lives were touched by Neil, may you you find the strength to make it through this difficult time. Rest in Peace Neil.
Marilyn Kranz
March 3, 2009
To the family and friends of Neil Cronin:
My husband Bob and I were shocked and saddened to learn of Neil's passing. Although we had only met him a few times, we were immediately impressed with his forthrightness and friendly good nature and we were glad to have had him as a tenant. Our hearts go out to you at this time and we share in your grief.
Dennis Hobein
March 3, 2009
Neil and Neil's Family,
Neil was a classmate, teammate, and friend of mine. We went to grade school and high school together. He was just a great guy, funny, and fun to be around. About the only bad thing I can say about him was his preference in a certain baseball team. After moving out of state following college, I unfortunately didn't get to hang out as often with Neil, and this is something I now deeply regret. May you rest in peace Neil. You and your family are in my prayers
Bob Swanson
March 2, 2009
To Tim and all of the Cronin Family, My most sincere condolences on the passing of your son Neil. May God welcome him home.
Mike Radak
March 2, 2009
My heart and prayers go out to Neil's family, take comfort in the fact that Neil will always be remembered as a wonderful guy that brought a lot of happiness to so many people. He will be very sorely missed, but he has left us with a lot of wonderful memories. Rest in peace, buddy....
Mary Carroll
March 2, 2009
Dear Rosemary and Tim,
How sad I was to see the news in the paper about your beloved boy. He looks like a fine lad who brought a cheery smile and a grand time to all the lives he touched, and I'm sure your hearts are breaking. I haven't seen you in many years, but I remember Neil as a toddler, when he and Rosemary and my little Sara and I were a foursome trying to stay out of trouble,(at wild places like Burger King, Target, Minnesota Fabrics). Neil was always giggling in his carseat, watching Sara in hers --He was a very happy baby, he was, and already charmin' a wee Irish lass, flirtin' with his best sidelong glances, he was.
Take comfort that he really is in that very green Field of Dreams with the Lord as Team Owner, taking loving care of him until you all will be reunited in joy in that better place. We all "grew up" together, Tim, you said many times, talking about our group going through all those life experiences together--from "THEM" football and the weddings and years of potluck Saturday nights to the first babies and buying our first houses ---and then we all came to your father's funeral, and Pelo said, "I guess this is the next part of life we'll go through together." Never could we have ever imagined the steps you and Rosemary are having to take now.
You have a legion of us old friends, don't forget, plus such a big community of family, Neil's friends and business colleagues to help you through this, to face this, pray and endure. Mourning the loss of a child is the hardest task God gives. Hold on to all the wonderful times. We grieve with you. The Lord loves you more than ever at these times. And so do we. Love,
Mary Carroll, Sara and Bob Barnett
Farah Williams
March 2, 2009
My thoughts and sincere condolences go out to the Sieben, Cronin and the Lynch family and friends. Neil was a great friend who always brought a smile and good times to the room. It was an honor to have known such a wonderful young man and as many can attest, with every encounter, we always walked away feeling like Neil had given so much with his kind words and honest outlook on life. Neil, you will be missed and all your brothers will do their best to celebrate the life you had with us.
Jeff Miksta
March 1, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you Neil and all of the Cronin family. We all lost a great friend and our worlds will not be the same without you. Always smiling and laughing is how you will be remembered. Such a tragic loss and you will be deeply missed.
Gloria and Jerry DeLuco
March 1, 2009
We remember Neil as a classmate of our daughter's at St. Francis High School, Wheaton, IL
We will remeber him as a kind, smiling, and polite young man. In our minds he will remain, "Forever Young". Our condolences to Neil's entire family at this time of sudden loss. May St. Francis, and all of the angels above give you strength.
Christy Majewski
March 1, 2009
Neil and I met 3 years ago through work. We exchanged cards at a work meeting and parted ways.
Three years later we found ourselves at yet another work meeting, and this time our booths were next to each others. Neil still had my card from 3 years earlier. He remembered me, and this time he "decided it was fate" that I was right there- so he asked me on a date.
On our first date he knocked my socks off. We talked and laughed and joked- he made me smile and laugh until closing time when they literally had to kick us out of the bar. Like a gentleman he walked me home and even asked to see me the very next day. From that first night we were both smitten.
He always referred to me as the cats pajamas and the bees knees. As he met my friends, they all loved him. My parents adored him as I adored his family.
Neil made best friends everywhere he went and somehow always managed to make people laugh- even total strangers. I was always in awe of him. His intelligence, maturity, sense of humor, kindness, sweet demeanor, loving ways, and beautiful smile are things we will all miss.
We fell for each other quickly and easily. We enjoyed each other and always talked about just how lucky we both felt to have found one another. I know we saw a future together, and although God had other plans for us, I will always always love and miss my sweet Neil.
I will see you in my dreams.
Love always and forever,
Your Christy
always a smile, always a good time...
Mike Wynne
February 28, 2009
To say you'll be missed is a enormous understatement, you had a way of loving people more than they could ever love you back...your heart was huge and your smile just as big. You've meant the world to me as a friend buddy, and I will forever be honored to have had you as a friend and for the memories I will always cherish. Here's to one fine Irishman and the best friend anyone could ever have...may you rest in peace buddy.
Pug Mahon,
Wynne
Picture Of 3i Training in PBG. Neil, Sherri and Yves
Yves Leger
February 28, 2009
To Neil's Family,
I meet Neil at a training session last September in Palm Beach with Biomet 3i. Neil had a funloving and outgoing personality. He made alot of us laugh and smile. For the little time I had known Neil, I can say that he brought joy to our lives. My deepest sympathies in this sad time. Be strong and God Bless.
Yves Leger
Territory Manager, Biomet 3i
Moncton, New Brunswick Canada
Mark Cronin
February 28, 2009
Our prayers and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Neil Cronin -- especially for Tim, Rosemary and Julia -- for this tragic and sudden loss. Our thoughts are there for you in this time of grieving. May God bless you with comfort and strength through this time of sorrow.
Mark Cronin & Family (Lee, Matt and Eric)
Robert Bresssman
February 28, 2009
To Neil's family: I knew Neil in a different way. He was my dental implant representative. He was so professional!! He did bring smiles to many people in so many ways. I am shocked and saddened with his passing. Neil was the same age as my children. I took a special liking to him. I can't imagine the grief that you now experience. He will be missed by many. My heartfelt prayers go out to all of you.
Dr. Robert Bressman
Tom Coleman
February 28, 2009
I'm proud to have known Niel. I will always remember making him sing American Pie at Champs in Lake Geneva. I will always smile when I think of you young Niel. God Bless
Bob Cronin
February 28, 2009
Dear Tim, Rosemary and Julia:
Adelyn and I always enjoyed seeing you at the many family picnics. My deepest sympathy to your family at this difficult time.
Pamela Wessel
February 28, 2009
Dear Tim, Rosemary, and Julia:
Our hearts and prayers go out to you and the entire Cronin family during this tremendous and untimely loss. Our hope is that we find strength in what he's left behind...the joy, laughter, friendships, and most of all, the love.
Leah Enger
February 28, 2009
To the Sieben's, Cronin's and the Lynch family,
I think all of you knew how I felt about Neil. He was the love of my life and made each day a better day. I am so sorry that he will no longer be with you. I am thinking of each and every one of you during this diffucult time. He introduced me to so many wonderful people. I will always be here for you if you ever need anything. I have so many wonderful memories, pictures, and stories to share about Neil. I never stopped loving him.
Love,
Leah
Rosemary, Mike, Neil and Leah
Leah Enger
February 28, 2009
Natalie(Enger) and Tom Meilinger
February 28, 2009
Neil was a truly genuine guy who loved nature, baseball and life in general. He was adored by our daughter Rachel and he even bought her her first Sox dress. Our son Jack enjoyed his silly faces and elephant impersonations. May Neil rest in peace.
Leah & Neil
Leah Enger
February 28, 2009
Neil,
I loved you with all my heart and soul and will think of you everyday that passes. Although we went our seperate ways, during those 5 years we spent together you changed my life in ways you will never know. You will truly be missed by so many and may god give your family the strength during this difficult time.
melanie jarvis
February 28, 2009
Dear Rosemary & Tim
Our hearts are with you at this time. I only met Neil once but saw what a special person he is.
Prayers and love are with you always.
Melanie & Robert Jarvis (Patrick's mom)
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