Charles Michael Cronin, Sr. (Chuck/Charlie) passed away on November 24 th, at the Home of

the Good Shepherd, in Saratoga Springs, NY. He was born in Albany, on June 26 th, 1935, the

son of John and Marie Jandreau Cronin.

Chuck graduated from CBA in Albany, joined the Marine Corps reserves, and married his

high school sweetheart Louise Cronin (Mickey). He was employed by New York Telephone

Co./Verizon for 42 years. He was especially proud of two accomplishments: leading all

communications for the 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympics and building his passive solar

home in Altamont, NY. He loved baseball, working on home and remodeling projects with

his children, the Adirondacks, the great outdoors, and his family. Charles and Mickey

enjoyed many travel adventures, not only seeing the far corners of the US in their mobile

home, but also traveled internationally.

Chuck is survived by his loving wife, Mickey; his children: Charles Jr. (Chuck), Steve, Kevin,

Timothy, and Suzanne; six grandchildren: Kimberly, Molly, Michael, Sheamus, Nick and

Weronika and four great grandchildren: AJ, Sophie, Levon, and Hadley, and many nieces

and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, his older brother John Cronin, his younger

brother Joseph Cronin, and his grandson Hunter Cronin.

The family would like to sincerely thank the caring and compassionate teams from the

Home of Good Shepherd, Hospice, and physical therapists (Stacy, Brian and Mike) for all of

their support through some tough times – you are all greatly appreciated!

A Memorial Mass is scheduled for Friday, December 15, 2023 at 11:00 at St. Edward the

Confessor Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the

Community Hospice Foundation, online at www.communityhospice.org or by mail to: The

Community Hospice Foundation, 310 South Manning Blvd. – Albany, NY 12208