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ROBERT PETER "BOB" CRONIN obituary, Wellesley, MA

FUNERAL HOME

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Wellesley

477 Washington Street

Wellesley, Massachusetts

UPCOMING SERVICE

Funeral Mass

Sep. 20, 2025

10:00 a.m.

Saint Paul Catholic Church

ROBERT CRONIN Obituary

CRONIN, Robert "Bob" Peter Age 66, passed away unexpectedly on September 13, 2025, in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Bob was born on October 9, 1958, in Boston, Massachusetts, and grew up in Acton before raising his family in Wellesley. Bob was the beloved husband of Kathy Cronin for 28 years; and a proud father to Sarah and her husband, Jack, Emily and her husband, Tim, Robbie and Molly. He was an extremely proud grandfather to his grandson, Owen. He was the cherished son of Sheila Cronin and the late Robert P. Cronin and treasured brother of Mary Federico, Danny Cronin, Kathy Peduto and Susan Ketcham. Fiercely dedicated to his family and friends, Bob's presence was felt deeply by all who knew him. He found joy in every moment spent together with his family and took great pride in their accomplishments. Bob had a keen interest in history and current events, always eager to engage in thoughtful conversation or share an insightful perspective. His love for dogs added another layer of warmth to his home life, where loyalty and companionship were treasured values. Visitation at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington St., WELLESLEY, on Friday, September 19, from 4-7pm. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM, at Saint Paul Catholic Church, Wellesley. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Following the Service, interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellesley. Bob's legacy lives on through his wife, children and grandson, and his enduring love for Boston sports, labrador retrievers and the telling of a good story. In keeping with the spirit of his love for dogs, donations in Bob's memory can be made to Shultz's Guest House, 13 Burgess Lane, Dedham, MA 02026. For online guestbook, gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Wellesley 781 235 4100

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 16 to Sep. 17, 2025.

Memorial Events
for ROBERT CRONIN

Sep

19

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Wellesley

477 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA

Sep

20

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Saint Paul Catholic Church

WELLESLEY, MA

Funeral services provided by:

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Wellesley

477 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482

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Fred and Kathy Hartman

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Bob was a wonderful, longtime neighbor with great values, insights and authenticity along with a friendly hello and beep from his beloved truck. We are shocked and saddened by his sudden passing and he will be missed.

<Mark Kitsis

September 17, 2025

The memories of the bond from the "Club" which Bobby was instrumental in developing will live with us forever as some of "The Best of Times."
A man full of life and wit whom inspired the best of life for those around him. RIP, Bobby.

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Ray Hamel

September 16, 2025

Thank you, Bob, for sharing your exceptional coaching magic with rookie baseball and softball dads. Your legacy of sportsmanship, skills building, and playing to have fun has touched so many in Wellesley.

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