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Francis Cronin Obituary

CRONIN - Francis X. July 29, 2009 of Lake View, NY. Beloved husband of Carol M. Cronin (nee Bauer); cherished father of Christopher, Carol (Mark) Schanbacher, and the late Keith Cronin; devoted grandfather of Kristin, David, and Eric; loving brother of the late Edward, Gerald, Eleanor, Richard, Margarette, John, and Julianne; also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC. 4199 Lakeshore Rd. (corner Camp Rd. and Rte. 5), Hamburg, 627-2919, Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Lake View, at 10:00 AM. Please assemble at church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Little Portion Friary, 1305 Main St., Buffalo, NY. Online condolences and tributes at www.lakesidefuneralhome.com. Charles A. Castiglia, Director.

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Published by Buffalo News from Jul. 31 to Aug. 1, 2009.

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Bob Eberhardt

August 15, 2009

Sorry to hear of your loss, what a joyous and giving spirit. I've always said that I swing a bat "right handed" because, when Mr. Cronin was showing us how to do it on his front lawn he didn't know I was a lefty and I didn't know I should tell him. One thing is for sure, the pool in Heaven just got a little bit louder!

David Merkley

August 9, 2009

Carol and Mark,
I am so sorry for your loss.

rose garey

August 4, 2009

Carol,
I am so very sorry to hear of Fran's passing. He was a very special man .Cherish all your memories and always keep them close to your heart. He is at peace and another angel watching over us. If you ever need to talk or want to get together I love to hear from you.
God Bless
Rose Garey

Tim Gallivan

August 3, 2009

To My Lovely Neighbors- I just want you all to know I am saddened by the news of Fran leaving us for now. I remember most him doing that loud Tarzan roar before hitting the dive into the pool- Or all the hot dogs and hamburgers he offered me as I gazed through our fence to their summer parties knowing my great neighbor would talk me into his some bbq delicacies- I think he enjoyed me eating them more than I. My Thanks to you for Snow blowing my mothers driveway for years-She will always have those aplle pies ready. My love To The Whole Family

Don Watkins

August 3, 2009

Dear Carol and Family:

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of Fran. He was truly a great man and one of the crustiest of all the crusty Curillo people in the Buffalo Diocese. He was great force and a great worker for the Cursillo cause. He will be missed.

May the good Lord console your family in your time of grief.

Deacon Don Watkins
Lockport, New York
Cursillo 161 - September 1996

Joyce Auman

August 3, 2009

my prayers are with you and your family
Eli Rey introduced us and from the moment I met with you and Fran I felt love. May the angels watch over you and your family

Dolores Cronin

August 2, 2009

I send my sincere sympathy and prayers to you Carol, and your Family and we know Jesus comforts us in our pain.
The greatest being the loss of our child knowing this Frannie helped me when I lost my son.
This day a great welcoming home happens in heaven for a great guy.

Love (Cousin)
Dolores V. Cronin & Family
Venice Florida

George Poole Sr.

August 2, 2009

It is with sadness that I learned Of Fran's passing. I dealt with him in his professional capacity at Ford Motor Company and His fairness to both his employer and employees was unmatched.

It is with deep respect that I share this thought with Fran's Survivors.

I shall always respect his memories that I hold in my mind.

Regards and Condolences
George Poole Sr.

Henry Lark

August 1, 2009

Am so sorry to learn of mr. Cronin's passing,I was a worker at the ford plant and always thought a lot of him .
Henry Lark Demorest,Ga.

Norm and Mary Anne Benz

August 1, 2009

Dear Carol,
We are saddened and sorry to hear of Fran's passing. We have very fond memories of him and you in our Cursillo days.
We will be praying for you both at Mass tomorrow.
May we say, "De colores"?
In Jesus' Name,
Mary Anne and Norm

August 1, 2009

Dear Chris: I am so very sorry to learn of the loss of your Father. I know this is a hard time for you and your family. I have not seen you in ages, but I want you to know that I have thought of you often throughout the years and will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Much love and peace to you all,

Sue (Dreyer) Saunders

Marie Trask

July 31, 2009

Dear Carol and family,
So sorry for your loss,Fran was loved by everyone and will be missed so much.He is at home with Our Lord who calls him great and faithful servant.I'm leaving Sunday on a trip, but know that my prayers and love are with you.
Yours in Christ,
Marie Trask

James Bauer

July 31, 2009

I will miss my uncle; for all the stories he told, the memories he held, and for the extended family that continues to fade away. He was a man who lived his faith, yet never forced it upon you. We've all lost a dear man.

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