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JAMES CRONIN Obituary
Born and raised in Dorchester, James was the son of the late Francis X. and Victoria T. (Venezia) Cronin. He attended Don Bosco Technical High School, studying Electronics. He then served in the US Air Force in the Geophysical Laboratory. James later earned his JD from Suffolk Law School. He was an Attorney for many years, practicing family and real estate law.
Jim was an avid reader and enjoyed in-depth discussions on a variety of topics, especially politics and history.
He had a passionate love for music and he was a talented musician. The Grateful Dead inspired him to create his own band, The Fossyls. The band played many events at the American Legion Post in Sharon, MA. When his band wasn't playing at the Post, he helped out with administrative bookkeeping tasks there.
James was the brother of Patricia A. Cronin of Abington, MA; Michael F. Cronin and his wife Marian of Weston, MA; John E. Cronin and his wife Nancy Edwards of Jericho, VT; and Mary V. Bodkin and her husband James of Quincy, MA. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews, and grandnieces and nephews that he loved.
Funeral Services will be private with a Memorial Service held later in the year, at a date and time to be announced.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in memory of James to: American Legion Post 106, 752 South Main St., Sharon, MA 02067.
See www.Keohane.com or call 1-800-Keohane for directions and online condolences.
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Memories and Condolences
for JAMES CRONIN
Stephen Udden
June 29, 2023
Oh how I miss Jim everyday.
Seth M. Cronin
June 30, 2022
Each day I pick up Uncle Jim´s guitar and play a few chords, I am eternally grateful he shared the gift of music with me. Other than the occasional string change, I keep it just the way he left it, Grateful Dead pins and all.
Stephen Udden
June 29, 2022
I always miss my buddy and certain he's happy in Heaven.
Stephen Udden
June 29, 2021
I miss Jim so everyday, and know Heaven is happy he's there.
Marie
December 1, 2019
I miss you. I will always have fond memories of you Jim. I miss being young, what we all had when we were young. Bless you sweet gentleman. Rest in Peace.
November 8, 2019
I will miss my friend Jim
Stan
Bruce
September 29, 2019
I am deeply saddened to hear of Jim's passing, he was a good man and revered by my wife and I. Jim was brilliant and had a vast knowledge on many topics of conversation. Jim's musical prowess was beyond impressive. Jim was humble and never egocentric. We had many great times together especially when we all enjoyed musical performances. Anyone who knew Jim could not deny his illuminating presence. May Jim rest in Peace and his family's bereavement be replaced with joy. Jim is at peace.
September 13, 2019
Condolences to the family. Jim was a friend.
WD
Janice Gatchell
September 6, 2019
I worked with Jim. He never knew how funny he really was. We laughed a lot. Years later he helped me close on my home.
I'm very sorry to hear of his passing. You have my deepest condolences.
He made an impact in my life and I will always remember him.
Pam Shipp
September 5, 2019
I'm so sorry to have just heard of Jim's passing. We worked together for years at Lechmere. He provided lively conversation on those late night shifts. And he always treasured his family and friends. My sincere condolences to his family and all those who will miss that laugh.
Pam Shipp
August 29, 2019
Jim molded my life when he taught me to play guitar when he was stationed in Okinawa. I was in high school and he would come over on Saturdays and spend the day teaching me to play for the mere price of my mother's home cooked meal. He taught me songs that we could perform together at the USO coffee house nights. When I moved to Massachusetts in the late eighties I tried to find him but it was a time before the internet. I always wanted to thank him and let him know what a difference he made in my life. I was heartbroken today when I did an internet search and found this obituary. I love you Jim! Forever in my heart,
Stephen Lee Sawyer.
Vicky Denman
July 11, 2019
He was a wonderful and dear friend.
Seth Cronin
July 8, 2019
Making music with Jim was one of the greatest gifts in my life. Incredibly grateful for each moment we spent together.
Stephen Udden
July 6, 2019
Jim's love for his family was endless. Love,Stephen, Katherine, Sophia, and Tessa Udden
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