John J. Cronin, 89 of Reading passed away peacefully on October 14th after a brief illness. Born in Somerville, he was a loving husband to the late Anne (Duffey) Cronin, devoted father to daughter Maureen F. of Tampa, Florida, Sons John W. of East Kingston, NH, Kevin and his wife Linda of Wilmington as well as a wonderful grandfather to nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. US Army Veteran, WWII.
Funeral from the Doherty-Barile Family Funeral Home 11 Linden St. READING, Thursday at 9:30 am followed by a Funeral Mass Celebrating John's Eternal Life in St. Agnes Church, 186 Woburn St., Reading at 10:30 am. Family and friends are cordially invited to gather and share remembrances with the Family on Wednesday from 4-7 pm. Parking attendants will be available. Interment with Military Honors at St. Mary's of the Nativity Cemetery, Scituate.