James F. Cronin, age 54, died on November 21, 2003 a the Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge.
James was born in Boston on September 29, 1950, a son of Evie and Ellen (Spencer) Cronin. He was a resident of Arlington for the last 5 years, formerly of Quincy.
James was employed as a painter for a contracting company.
He leaves his beloved wife, Sharon L. (Servideo) Roche of Arlington and his daughter Nicole and her husband Bill Cook of Weymouth. He was the loving stepfather of Mark, Stacey and Stephanie Roche, all of Arlington. Devoted twin brother of Richard Cronin of Florida, Charles Cronin of Scituate and his two sisters, Christine and Ellen. Cherished grandfather of Cordelia Rose and Zander James Cook.
His funeral service will be celebrated in the Beals-Geake-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 29 Governors Avenue, Medford, Sunday at 4 p.m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours, Sunday, prior to the service, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Donations in James’ memory may be made to the Cordelia Rose Cook and Zander James Cook Education Fund, c/o Medford Co-op Bank, Attn: Nancy Wallace, 60 High Street, Medford, MA 02155.