John Peter Cronan

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Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home - Metairie

4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, Louisiana

John Cronan Obituary

CRONAN John Peter Cronan passed away on Monday, November 22, 2010 at home. Mr. Cronan was a retired Criminal Sheriff for the Orleans Parish Prison, age 93 years. Survived by a daugther, Susan Cronan Picou (Tommy) and four grandchildren: Christina, Jolie and David Picou and Amy Picou Geist. Preceded in death by a son, Thadeus "Ted" Cronan, first wife, Flora Fife, second wife, Edith Young Cronan, parents, Thaddeus George and Mary Euper Cronan, siblings, Gertrude Cronan Mancuso, Agnes Cronan Porter, and James Cronan. Mr. Cronan was a resident of Hammond, LA since Katrina, he was a native of Harvey and resident of New Orleans and Metairie, LA for 88 years. He never drove a car in his life and was an animated storyteller, The world has lost a true "Old New Orleans" Irish Channel character. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Mem. Blvd, Metairie, La on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at 12:00 noon. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Interment will be at St. Joseph #2 Cemetery, New Orleans, LA. Online guest registry at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Nov. 23, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for John Cronan

9 Entries

Jan Davis

November 27, 2010

Sue, you and your family have always been special to me even through the years. It was a pleasure to take care of Mr. John in his last years. He was and is a joyful soul. Love you.

November 26, 2010

Sue, you may not remember me but I am sure you will remember my mother Catherine Rudolph. We are so sorry to hear about your father's passing away. My sister Dale and I remember so many good visits with your dad and Mr. Harry Porter. Our sympathy to you and your family. We were all blessed by knowing him. Diane Wildey and Dale Rudolph Dehart

Yvonne Hodges

November 26, 2010

Sue, Tommy, and Family.

My thoughts are with you. Sue, I loved hearing the stories about your father. Love, Yvonne

November 24, 2010

Susan,

You may not remember me (Irish Channel).....it's been a very long time. I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. I remember him as such a sweet, soft-spoken person and how much he loved you and Ted. Prayers are with you and your family. May God wrap you in His loving arms through this difficult time of grieving.

Janice Hefler
(daughter of Joyce Ziegler)

jamie, mits dept of jefferson parish, hoefeld, dispatcher

November 23, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010

Walter Gifford

November 23, 2010

Sue, my heart and prayers are with you and your family. Your dad was a special Man.I'm honored to have known him. As always you and your family are in our prayers. You have always been there for us. WE are here for you. May your dadf rest in Peace, i know he will be in good company.

Crystal Aduna

November 23, 2010

Sue I am so sorry to hear about your father. I will keep you in our prayers.

Love you! Hugs and Kisses from Cali!
Dawn

Debbie Glory-Maxwell

November 23, 2010

Susan - I'm sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Debbie

Jan Davis

November 23, 2010

Sue - I'm so sorry to see that Mr. John passed away and now we will wait to see him again in heaven. We surely enjoyed taking care of him at the nursing home. He will be missed. Jan Davis

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