Obituary of Charles M. Cronin Sr.

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