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Peter Cronin Obituary
Peter J Cronin passed away on Thursday March 3, 2022 at his home in Brookfield, CT, surrounded by his family.
He was born on June 20, 1937 in Mineola, NY, son of the late Jeremiah G Cronin and Lois P Cronin.
Pete attended Stuyvesant High School in New York City before moving to Warren Connecticut where he graduated from New Milford High School. After attending Cal Poly College in Pomona CA Pete graduated from The University of Hartford with a degree in engineering.
Pete was employed for many years at Perkin Elmer in Danbury where he worked on the Hubble Telescope.
He loved helping others and was a volunteer at The Brookfield Senior Center and The Brookfield Historical Society where he lectured on the Civil War and World War One. He coached little league baseball as well as Pop Warner football.
An avid reader, he also loved music, writing, history, wood working, genealogy, and sports – especially watching UConn Women's basketball.
Peter is survived by his loving wife and best friend Lucille S. Cronin, two daughters Laurie Stemplinger (John), Kris Gould (Steve) and one son Steven Cronin (Marquita) ; three grandchildren Nicole Hand (Jake) Justin Stemplinger (Kate) Christopher Cronin (fiancée Jenn); one great grandchild Colton Hand; brother in-law Peter Stone & Duane Stone & sister in-law Ann Stone; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents he is predeceased by his bother Donald L Cronin & sister Suzanne Hatfield as well as his father in-law Benjamin Stone & mother in-law Eleanor Stone.
The family would like to thank Doctor Julia Auerbach for her care through the years as Pete's doctor.
The family requests that if you want to honor Pete that they contribute to St. Jude's Medical Hospital, Brookfield Historical Society, or the Brookfield Fire Department.
In honor of his wishes, there will be no services. The family will celebrate his life at a gathering later this summer.
WE WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH!!!!!
Arrangements by the Lillis Funeral Home, 58 Bridge Street, New Milford, CT.
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Ed Samaha
March 29, 2022
Lucille, so very sorry to hear of Peter´s passing. He was one of the truly great gentlemen in life. I always valued his friendship and mentoring over the years. Linda and I will share our prayers for you and your family in these sad times.
DENNIS AMES
March 18, 2022
Pete and I worked @ Perkin Elmer in Wilton. He and his wife were a guest at our wedding in July or 1991. I have often wondered where Pete wound up. Gutted by his loss. Deepest regrets on his passing.
Burnice Vleming Dow
March 15, 2022
So sorry to hear this..... Pete was a great husband, father and grandfather I am sure. Just a very nice person.
God Bless the family in this time of sorrow.
Richard & Marilyn Whittlesey
March 15, 2022
Lucille, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Christy Yoder
March 14, 2022
so sorry for your Loss! I worked at westconn with Peter. such a nice guy! may he RIP
Tony Mordino
March 12, 2022
I worked for and with Peter for years at Perkin Elmer in Danbury. I am so sorry for your families loss. One of the nicest people I have ever met. I'll never forget Pete offering to help me during our lunch breaks with my Calculus II homework. Pete was a very special caring person, I'm fortunate to have known and spent time with him.
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