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Christopher Cronin Obituary
2004 - 2024
Wilbraham
Christopher John ""CJ"" Cronin, 20, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. A 2022 graduate of Minnechaug Regional High School, he was in his Junior year at the D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University in Boston. He was an incredibly thoughtful and caring son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend to many across Western MA, Boston and Scotland. CJ loved nothing more than to make people laugh and will be greatly missed by all who knew him..
Words cannot express how much CJ will be missed by his parents Christopher F. and Pamela (Gonski) Cronin and his two sisters; Molly and Kelly Cronin, grandparents; Katy and Joseph Gonski, aunts and uncles; Kristen Sheridan (Pat), Kate Diemand (Dan), Betsy Kramer (Dennis), Jack Cronin and Karen Connor. CJ also leaves 13 close cousins, his great uncle John Johnson and great aunts Judy Johnson and Mary Galvin and many friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 26 from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at Wilbraham Funeral Home, 2551 Boston Rd., Wilbraham. Family and friends may meet for CJ's Funeral Mass on Friday at 11: 00 AM at St. Cecilia Church, 42 Main St., Wilbraham. Burial will follow at 1:30 PM in St. Mary's Cemetery in Northampton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fetching Hearts Rescue, PO Box 444, Enfield, CT 06083 or TJ O'Connor Adoption Center, 627 Cottage St., Springfield, MA 01104. For complete obituary, please visit www.wilbrahamfuneralhome.com.
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Melissa Vozzella
December 27, 2024
I'm truly sorry to hear about the loss of CJ. My heart truly breaks for you all. No words can take away the pain you must be feeling. My prayers go out to all.
The Diggins Family
December 26, 2024
We cannot imagine the pain and heartache you´re feeling. We are praying for your peace and comfort. Prayers for the whole family
Christine and Liz
December 25, 2024
Words cannot express how incredibly sad we are for all of you. Know that we are sending loving thoughts and prayers your way. Wish we were closer so we could be there for you. Love always, Aunt Christine and Beth
Morgan Isbitts
December 24, 2024
CJ was a remarkable comedian and friend. He brought so much joy to our stand-up comedy club at NEU, Times New Roman. I always aspired to be as confident and authentic as CJ could be on stage. He was always happy to open our shows, and we never once doubted his ability to get an audience engaged and excited. I will never forget CJs legendary impressions - he was so insanely talented and our club will not be the same without him. We love you CJ
Lawrence Brown
December 23, 2024
From the brief time I knew CJ, he lit up every room he was in. He was an amazing talent on the few short films he worked on with Northeastern's video production club. His smile was contagious and even though he was only on a few film shoots, he made such an impact on this club and the people in it. When I think of NUTV, CJ's personality is the definition of a member of this club. His humor, his smile, his talent were irreplaceable. He will be dearly missed.
Rhian-Emily Soulsby
December 23, 2024
The funniest guy around, you really got me out of my shell and made me feel so welcome at Northeastern. As we say in the UK, the pain of parting is nothing to the joy of meeting again
Livvie Upreti
December 23, 2024
Cj was a loved member of the northeastern comedy community... his smile lit up a room. I feel very special to have laughed alongside him. Dear family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. He was a special guy
Rache Eve Young
December 23, 2024
What a gem CJ was! I met him his first year at northeastern university, he was auditioning for the improv comedy group I am a part of. What a presence, he really lit up the whole room with his personality and humor. So sad to hear this news and to know just how far CJ was going-it was obvious to us all he was on the road to something big. Sending so much love from our little corner of the world. CJ will be greatly missed. He´ll always be a star to all of us.
Peggy j.
December 23, 2024
OMG Pam my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family, I was devastated when I saw the paper this morning, words cannot express how deeply I feel for you Peggy J.
Anne Dillard
December 23, 2024
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your son. The Dillard family would like to express our deepest condolences to you and your family. We are holding you tightly in our prayers. May god bless you.
Cynthia Starzyk
December 23, 2024
Dear Pam and Family: I am so sorry to read the passing of your son CJ at such a young age. God Bless you and your family during this time. Cynthia Starzyk, retired speech pathologist, HealthSouth/Encompass
Melanie and Eden Kornacki
December 23, 2024
Eden and I are holding you all in our thoughts and prayers-
May the Advent gifts of hope, faith, peace, and love bring you some comfort during this difficult time.
George Coelho
December 22, 2024
Last memory I had of u was when I left your house while working there and you had a great smile kid.
Eileen Mongeon
December 22, 2024
Our deepest sympathies for your loss. We have such great memories of CJ´s younger days on Colonial Drive. You are all in our prayers.
Eileen, Matt and Abby Mongeon.
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