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Joseph Cronin Obituary

Of Needham, Nov. 6. Beloved husband of Ruth E. (Cummings) Cronin. Brother of Mary D. Holland and her husband George Jr. of Needham. Uncle of Denise Anderson of Maitland, FL, Cheryl Powers of Cumberland RI, Richard Holland of Newfields, NH, Michael Holland of Franklin, Tracy Farrow of Norwood. Funeral from the George F. Doherty and Sons Funeral Home. 1305 Highland Ave. (Exit 19B off of Rt 128) NEEDHAM, Monday at 9AM, Funeral Mass at St. Bartholomew Church, Needham at 10AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Sunday 4-6PM. Interment Holyhood Cemetery Brookline. Expressions fo sympathy may be made in Joseph's memory to the Greater Boston Food Bank, 99 Atkinson St. Boston. 02118-2701. Late retired Assistant General Counsel for Howard Johnson Co. WWII Army veteran. Graduate of Boston College class of 1940 and Boston College Law School Class of 1947. Parking area adjacent to funeral Home. George F. Doherty and Sons Needham 781-444-0687

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 7 to Nov. 8, 2003.

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James McCann

November 8, 2003

"Uncle Joe" was the quintessence of an educated Irish gentleman.He let others shine, gave his wit and smile to all. His excellent life made our world richer.His visit every Christmas night with "Aunt" Ruth made it Christmas at the McCann's home.Rest well, ....good and faithful servant.

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