John F. Cronin

CRONIN, John F. 81, of Quincy, passed away October 16, 2011, after a period of failing health. Beloved husband of Catherine M. (Regan) Cronin of Quincy. Loving son of the late Jeremiah P. and Katherine Cronin. Cherished brother of the late Patrick, Hannah and Denis P. Cronin, Sgt. QPD. Also survived by 19 loving nieces and nephews in both the United States and Ireland. Mr. Cronin was born in Gneeveguilla, County Kerry, Ireland and worked on the family dairy farm until coming to the United States. He was a 33 year employee of the Quincy Housing Authority Maintenance Division and was beloved by the residents of Tobin Towers, 80 Clay Street, where he spent most of his career. An avid gardener and outdoorsman, he was a familiar presence walking along Wollaston Beach where he greeted most of the other walkers by name. Mr. Cronin had a great sense of humor and a vivid memory, often entertaining listeners with recollections of rural Ireland in simpler times. He enjoyed returning to Co. Kerry for frequent visits. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Friday 4-8 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9:15 AM on Saturday prior to the Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Quincy at 10 AM. Burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester. Donations in memory of John may be made to Sacred Heart Church, 386 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02171. See www.Keohane.com or call 1-800-Keohane for directions and online condolences. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam. May his soul be onGod'srightside.