FORT EDWARD – C. Paul Cronin, 89, of Fort Edward, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, at the Fort Hudson Healthcare Facility in the town of Fort Edward.
Born on October 15, 1925, in Hudson Falls, he was the son of the late Bernard and Anna (Campbell) Cronin.
He was a graduate of Hudson Falls High School and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II on the USS Astoria, a light cruiser in the Pacific Theatre.
On June 25, 1950, he married Jennie M. Aurelia at St. Joseph’s Church in Fort Edward.
Before the war, Paul worked at the Harris Department store, formerly located in Hudson Falls. Upon returning to Hudson Falls, he again worked at that store and then worked for General Electric Company before working at Scott Paper Company until his retirement in 1983.
Paul was a communicant of St. Joseph’s Church in Fort Edward where he was active in the usher’s society.
He was a 60year member of the American Legion in Fort Edward and was past Commander. He was a member of the Instrument Society of America.
Spending time with his grandchildren and attending their activities was very important to Paul.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by one brother Bernard Cronin and four sisters, Marion Sheldon, Doris Carroway, Joan Monrian and Susan Brayman.
Survivors in addition to his wife of 64 years, Jennie M. (Aurelia) Cronin of Fort Edward include; his daughters, Susan Zeno and her husband, Ralph of Gansevoort, Karen Tomasavic and her husband, Anthony of Fort Edward, his sons, Daniel Cronin and his wife, Susan of Moreau and David Cronin and his wife, Laurie of Fort Edward; his grandchildren, Tara Cronin (Keith Ottens) Colleen Cronin, Shawn Cronin, Matthew Zeno and his wife Amanda, Nicole Tomasovic Egan and her husband, Mike Jacqueline Cronin (Matt) and Michael Cronin (Kennedy) four great-grandchildren, Eliza Ottens, Wyatt Ottens, Haley Cronin and Mya Egan; his brother in law, Ralph Aurelia of Fort Edward and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday at St. Joseph’s Church on Broadway in Fort Edward, with the Rev. Thomas Babiuch, pastor, officiating.
The Rite of Committal will take place in the spring at St. Joseph’s Cemetery on Burgoyne Avenue in the Town of Fort Edward.
Instead of flowers, the Cronin family suggests that memorials in Paul’s name take the form of donations to St. Joseph’s Church, 164 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828 or the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, Inc., P.O. Box 226, Fort Edward, NY 12828
So sorry to hear of Paul’s passing!!! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!! You have a new Guardian Angel. Keep the happy memories alive in your hearts!!!
Love, Edie Addison
(Next door neighbor of Ed & Lois Aurelia)
thank you for your comments about dad
Karen and family–My condolences for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Jennie, Susan, Karen and Daniel – please accept my deepest condolences on your loss. Though I live in Texas now, I often think with kindness, about our family’s many years on Putnam Avenue; and having your family as our closest neighbors. Paul is in my prayers.
always good to hear from Putnam ave gang thanks for your comments about dad hope all is well with you
Sue, Dave, And Dan and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and my prayers will be with you and yours.
thanks for the prayers for dad hope it is warm down there
To my dear friend, her family ( who are my neighbors ) my deepest condolences. He was just the nicest person and friend. Jenny, if there’s anything I can do, please let me know. I know how hard it is to bear this loss. Again I am deeply sad for your and your family’s loss. Colette Turner.
mom always ask if I see you and how you are doing she misses chating with the old group down to st joes
Karen, Susan, Dan and Family,
I am sorry to hear about your Dad and Husband He was one of the good guys and surely will be missed. He always will be in all of your hearts.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
thanks for the kind words during these diffuclt times
Sue, Butch, Dan, Dave, and family. I was sorry to learn of the passing of your father. He was a wonderful man, and I’m thankful that I was able to seek his good advice in the early years of my career. I have reflected on his wisdom many times over the years. My thoughts and prayers are with you all this day.
Greg Barber
Feeding Hills, Massachusetts
glad dad gave you so good advice when you were starting out always good to hear from old coworkers
Dear Jennie & Family,
I just learned of Paul’s passing this evening and wanted to give you my sincere condolences. Paul was a kind man and always made us feel so welcome when we were home and went to St. Joseph’s. We miss those days. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
Love, Joan
mom always enjoys your notes thanks for the kind words about dad
Sue & family – I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Thinking of you all and sending prayers.