Mr. Robert Brennan Cronin, Sr., beloved husband of Helen (Pasho) Cronin, died on May 13, 2009, at the Caritas Holy Family Hospital in Methuen.
Born in North Andover on April 17, 1925, he was the beloved son of the late Patrick and Margaret (Brennan) Cronin.
Robert was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Lawrence, MA and Spartan School of Aeronautics in Tulsa, OK. He was also an Army Air Corps veteran, entering the service on July 13, 1943 and receiving his honorable discharge on March 9, 1946. While serving in the military, he attained the rank of Private First Class and worked as an Airplane and Engine Mechanic serving on B-24 s. He was awarded the WWII Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the American Theater Campaign Ribbon for his service. He was also a Sharpshooter of the rifle and pistol.
Bob retired from Delta Airlines with 34 years of service as an Aircraft Maintenance Foreman in Boston, MA. He was a longtime member of the North Andover Knights of Columbus and the St. Patrick’s Mens’ Guild. He was also the Commodore of the Merrimack River Boat Club and the New England Inboard Racing Association. Bob was also a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association at the Lawrence Airport.
Besides his beloved wife, Helen, he will be sorely missed by one son and daughter-in-law; Robert B., Jr. and his wife Yvonne M. Cronin, son-in-law; Richard Palmer, eight grandchildren; Patrick and Brian Lemieux, Daniel Palmer, Jessika McDonald, Johnathan and Matthew Palmer, Kateri Maddern and Nathan Palmer. He is also survived by five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Bob was also the father of the late Susan M. Palmer.
His funeral mass was celebrated in St. Patrick’s Church, 114 South Broadway, Lawrence, Tuesday, May 19, at 11 AM. Many relatives and friends were in attendance. Calling hours were held in the Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 390 North Main Street, Andover, Monday, May 18, from 4 to 8 PM. Burial was in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, North Andover. For additional information, please visit www.burkemagliozzi.com