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for Walter Cronise
Steve Opitz
October 11, 2014
Sorry I am unable to attend Saturday's service, Seeing of Walt's passing brought back great memories of the Cronise home. All my sympathy to all.
Bill Glover
October 9, 2014
I will never forget you walter, i remember eating spegetti squash with mom. Jon and family my heart goes out to you.
Tony Frattarola
October 8, 2014
I used to love the banter between Uncle Walter & Greg Budell on WAXY106. He was also great on WPLG. Sympathy to his family. We'll miss you Walter & remember...KEEP THE DINGHY ON THE TRAILER!!!
Julie Becker
October 6, 2014
Sunny days.
Julian Kruger
October 4, 2014
I remember when my family moved to SFlorida in 1979 watching Channel 10 news with Ann Bishop Don Noe and Walt Kronise.He was truly the best.May he rest in Peace.
Joseph Roppo
September 30, 2014
I worked with " Uncle Walter " while I was at 105.9 WAXY FM. I looked forward every afternoon to him calling in and recording his weather report for the shows. He was one of a kind. A true legend. Prayers to all his family, fans and friends. God's rest and peace.
September 29, 2014
Sorry for your loss. Walt was a great guy. Ed S. neighbor from Andover.
Sylvia Troy
September 29, 2014
It was a pleasure to work with Uncle Walt on the Daybreak shift. He was always so kind and the sense of humor of a sailor. We all missed him when he retired from Channel 10 and we will all miss him more now that he is watching over us. God bless and RIP Walt, you will be missed.
September 29, 2014
iI AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. WE HOPER THAT THE HOPE FROM GOD'S WORD BRING YOU COMFORT. ACTS 5:28,29
September 28, 2014
Dot
My prayers are with you and your family. Walt was always a bright light in so many peoples eyes. I have such fond memories of all the times we met. Thank you all for sharing him with us.
Love to you. Ralph (Butch) Nielsen
Michael Menendez
September 28, 2014
So long Walt. You were one of a kind. Always with a smile on your face and always putting smiles on others' faces.
I grew up in South Florida watching you do the weather, then, one day we were working together! That is so cool!
May God bless your soul.
George Sheldon
September 28, 2014
I am sad to hear of (Uncle Walter's) passing. I never got me meet Walter but watched his forecasts daily as a kid on WPLG Ch 10 here in South Florida and heard him on WAXY 106 FM (105.9). Walter Cronise, was one of my inspirations to become a weather spotter/forecaster as this is my passion now. My thoughts and prayers to his family.
Alicia Douffet
September 27, 2014
My condolences to the Walter Cronise family. I grew up watching him on TV and helping us through the hurricane seasons. A great meteorologist and a wonderful person. RIP Walter.
David Rowen
September 27, 2014
Uncle Walt I bet you are giving great weather casts in heaven. God Bless RIP
Russell Wiese
September 27, 2014
I never knew Walter served in 3 wars. Thank you Walter for your service to our freedom. RIP. I always enjoyed your weather forcasts and will never forget you. You did a great job and enjoying your work really showed.
Jose I
September 27, 2014
Great reporter!
What a great era that was!!
The good old days, for sure!!
Rest in peace my friend!!!
Robert "Bob" Carter
September 27, 2014
I remember the seminars in Marco Island with all of the WAXY crew and we had a great time. When you get to heaven...be sure Glenn Miller plays "In The Mood".
Patricia (McWeeny) Townsend
September 27, 2014
So sad to hear of his passing. Grew up with the Cronise family and enjoyed knowing Walt. My condolences to Dot, Dianne, Lynn, Glen, Jon,and Kristy.
Chuck Stewart
September 27, 2014
Walt,
There's an outpouring of love here for a wonderful gentleman I got to work with from '72 to '79 at Ch 10.
Thanks for the fun times
September 27, 2014
So sorry to see this news. Walt was such a character and all the family loved him! I know all of you will miss him very much. Love, your cousin, Leslie Nielsen Owen
Crystal Schuh
September 27, 2014
Sad to learn of his passing, but glad he had such a long, wonderful life. It was wonderful working with him and simply being his friend. Will lift a glass of something bubbly in his honor to celebrate what he gave to all of us.
Harold Davis
September 27, 2014
Good bye Uncle Walter, I rteally miss the visits to you r place, and just being around your good company. Your door was always open, so I made it a point to drop in on you in your office back in the day…. Love you buddy. Rest in peace…
Harold
jill kanter
September 27, 2014
R I P Walter Cronise, we all loved you, you will never be forgotten.When something was wrong we turned to you on TV for advice...
September 27, 2014
Uncle Walt was a mentor to me when I started my career at WPLG. He was a friend to a kid just out of college and I loved his nicknames for South Florida's torrential showers. Gator Gushers and Palmetto Pounders. Rest in peach Walt.
Jim Brosemer
Helen Moore-Harbeson
September 27, 2014
I was very fortunate to work with Uncle Walter for over 10 years at Channel 10. What a wonderful guy and it appears he lived life to the fullest even in retirement. Rest well, Uncle Walter.
Helen Holmes
September 27, 2014
So sad to hear this. I remember Walt doing a remote when the Kendall Jaycees were during a "clean up graffiti" project at the Elks Lodge on Sunset Dr in Miami. One of the nicest and professional people! RIP
Fred Scher
September 27, 2014
Always joyful.
Bob Baumhower
September 27, 2014
Uncle Walter was always a joy to watch and listen too. He made our days brighter and more enjoyable with his upbeat way of delivering the weather.
I had the pleasure of getting to meet him and he was just what you would expect, a gracious and good man.
We all will miss him and I will keep my fond memories close.
God Bless you and your family Walter
Mark Levy
September 27, 2014
WPLG would never have been the success it was without Walter. Never heard a disparaging word from him in nearly 20 years of working together - always up and quick with a joke or encouragement. Truly, one of a kind.
Candi Boone
September 27, 2014
Aww, watched Uncle Walter the whole time I was growing up in S. Florida. Wonderful man. So sorry.
September 26, 2014
REST IN PEACE my dear old friend....it was an honor to be able to work with You for so long...Larry and Irene Berman
Leona Bodie
September 26, 2014
I loved Uncle Walter & his bow ties & his outpouring of charm and caring. I'll never forget how he welcomed me to the station even during my interview!! He made WPLG an even better place RIP, my friend.
Julie Becker
September 26, 2014
Will never forget your broadcasts on WPLG.
A treasure to our community forever.
A.J. GROSSMAN
September 26, 2014
"Uncle" Walter was doing the weather when I first came to S. Fla. in early 1988. He was beyond excellent at his job. He did come across as everybody's "uncle".
Hearing the testimonies of Don Noe, Todd Tongen, and others you can tell he was a major influence on many people. Our condolences to all of his family.
September 26, 2014
A good guy and "cless act", I remember him from ch. 10 days and my wife remembers hm from WAXY radio. RIP.
Ralph Geronimo
September 26, 2014
Any toad stranglers or gully wumpers out there?
Ann Divine
September 26, 2014
I remember he used to give the "update" on All My Children. He was a big fan apparently as was I but when I started working, I couldn't watch it anymore and this was before VCR's. He was warm and personable and just someone you enjoyed watching. RIP Mr. Cronise, from a "fan"
Sally DiLucente
September 26, 2014
Just recently tried to track Walt down... a wonderful man with a great sense of humor. He was truly loved and admired by his radio family. Godspeed, Walt! Our love, Wayne & Sally
RJ Rolle
September 26, 2014
I am sad to hear such sad news. I remember Walt (Uncle Walt) as if it was yesterday. Cheerful and professional as he went about his meteorological duties at WPLG Channel 10. Our deepest condolences sympathy.
Catherine Hayes Janis
September 26, 2014
He was my favorite weatherman! He seemed so friendly, so nice, so sincere. I am so sorry for your loss. He gave me a warm family feeling. Thanks Walt.
Eliott Rodriguez
September 26, 2014
Walter was a South Florida TV legend. I am grateful to have had the privilege to have worked with him at WPLG. Always enjoyed his whit, humor and knowledge. He made weather fun.
Frederick Schilling
September 26, 2014
Sad News, A true part of our South Florida History. Always a "Class Act"
Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.
Paul Kaniewski
September 26, 2014
If I know Walt, he's probably changing the weather patterns right now to keep meteorologists on their toes! Thanks for the bow tie, offbeat humor and making weather fun. Somewhere over the rainbow will never be the same.
September 26, 2014
never met Walt but watched him for years in Miami. Loved his unique phrases to describe sfla weather
Susan Osburn-Gordon
September 26, 2014
SO sorry for your loss. Watched him on channel 10 in Miami for years. He will be missed by all who watched him. R.I.P.
Esther Grassi
September 26, 2014
I had the pleasure of working with him at WPLG for seven years. What a fantastic person. RIP Walt
September 26, 2014
"Uncle Walter", You were an original, over the years, many have tried to fill the time slot, however, no one could ever take your place, You were tho consummate professional, and made us all feel secure, even when the Hurricanes threatened or hit us, you were always calm and made us the same way as well. You were amazing in the Navy, and a South Florida Legend. My Sympathies go Out to Your Family. Thank you for being a part of the fabric of South Florida. Sincerely, Gary A. Hoogenboom ( Delray Beach) and US Navy 1968-1974. God Bless.
Brenda Counsell
September 26, 2014
As always so sad when a loved one moves on. As a child In Fort Lauderdale I recall watching Wally and the weather reports and remembering his cute ways and bow ties. May he rest in peace. My sincerest condolences to his family.
Sterling waiters
September 26, 2014
GOD BLESS THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SERVICE
Susan Corrigan
September 26, 2014
So sorry for your loss, he was a great weather man for channel 10 all those years ago. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Diana Gonzalez
September 26, 2014
I had the pleasure of meeting Walter when I was 18. At the time, I was the receptionist at Channel 10 and his weather office was right next to me. Eventually I returned to the station as a reporter and we worked together for 10 years. I will never forget his kindness, gap-toothed smile, bow ties and the spring in his step.
Serge Penton
September 26, 2014
Uncle Walter you will be missed your bow ties too, watching you on TV growing up was a pleasure and working with you on Daybreak was an honor! R.I.P. Uncle Wally!
Larry Henrichs
September 26, 2014
"Palmetto Pounders" will never be the same. Thank you for all you did for our viewers and friends of Miami. RIP Walter.
September 26, 2014
My old friend, you were a joy to work and play with. R.I.P.
Manny Alvarez WPLG alumni 1977-1979
Walter with Friends at Parrott Jungle in Miami
Alicia Bird
September 26, 2014
Alicia Bird
September 26, 2014
Dear Family,
You do not know the sadness I felt after reading Mr. Cronise obituary. I have known of him since the time we was our awesome weather man in Miami, Florida. He introduced me to a great disc jockey, Roby Younge, who in turn introduced me to my husband of 32 years. Mr. Cronise loved people and people loved him back! We have lost a great human being!!!! I miss you Walter. Alicia Bird, Jacksonville, Florida
Emily Crain
September 26, 2014
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
September 26, 2014
Had the pleasure of serving and flying many hurricanes with Walt back in the 1960's. Enjoyed time with Walt and Dottie at my parents home in Delray Beach and also loved watching he and his family grow together in Roosevelt Roads NAS in Puerto Rico. God bless you Walt and wish you a pleasant flight West. James C. Riley, Pan Am Captain, Ret.
ileana verguizas
September 26, 2014
it was a pleasure to receive the news from you while I lived in Dade County!
Ed Suarez
September 26, 2014
RIP Wally. We will all miss you. Thank you for treating me with kindness and respect at WPLG-TV. Watching you put your chewing gum behind your ear before your weathercast or doing the Pee Wee Herman will always be unforgettable.
Audrey Nevins
September 26, 2014
I watched Walt for years on Channel 10. His kindness made me feel like he was family.
I am so sorry for family's loss. Thank you for sharing him with me for so long.
Dave Carter
September 26, 2014
Growing up in Miami I remember seeing him on WPLG nightly as my parents watched the news. Always the professional. The emotion that he presented when announcing President Kennedy's death is unforgettable. A great person.
Deanne Freedland
September 26, 2014
I had the pleasure of working for 6 years with Walt at TV 10. He was known as uncle Walt. What a an honor it was to he his friend.
Thoughts and prayers to his family.
Melanie Kessel
September 25, 2014
Dear, dear Diana and family. I am so sad for your loss. This is a tough one! I know Jesus holds you all in his comforting arms and will carry you through this time. It hurts so much, but time and precious memories will eventually bring healing to your hearts. All who know and love you share your grief and are praying for your family. Hugs!
Amy Henderson
September 25, 2014
Many prayers Diana...
Tomme McConatha
September 25, 2014
Diana and family...I am so sadden at the loss of your father. Losing a parent is like no other. I pray that God will lift you up and give you strength to go through this. Keep the Faith, I know you will..
September 24, 2014
Diana, Dorie and Amy
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family.
Love to all
Lisa and Ed Canipelli (Lilburn, GA)
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