John Steve Stephen Cronin

CRONIN, John Stephen “Steve”, age 85 of Norwood, formerly of Brookline and Ireland, Saturday Aug. 15. Son of the late John and Catherine (White) Cronin, beloved husband of Mary M. (Varian); devoted father of Stephen H. Cronin and his wife Maureen of Norwood and James B. Cronin of Peabody; affectionately known as "Gaga" to his grandchildren; Maura, Stephen, Roisin “Rosie” and Trisha Mary Cronin; brother of May Froggatt and Michael Cronin of Ireland and the late Pearl Rice and Paddy Cronin. Also survived by his in-laws Jimmy Varian and his wife Susan of Malden, Liam Varian and his wife Marie of Naples FL, and Richard McCarthy of W. Dennis, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday Aug. 19 from the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole St. (Rt. 1A) NORWOOD at 10 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 547 Washington St. Norwood at 11, interment St. Joseph’s Cemetery, W. Roxbury. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8. Expressions of sympathy in his memory may be made to the Mass Citizens for Life, 529 Main Street, Suite 1M9, Boston, MA 02129. Late retired bartender for Village Coach House, Brookline, and long-time employee of Dunlop Tire in Ireland. A huge supporter of Manchester United, Glasgow Celtic, County Cork hurling and football, all Boston sports teams, and anything Lionel Messi. He loved a pint and a "drop" of Dewar's at the Friar's Walk Tavern in Cork, Ireland and at The Hillside Pub in Canton, MA Always sure to put a smile on his face was the daily rendition of Donegal Danny and The Barney Song from his grandchildren. For guestbook, please visit www.gilloolyfuneralhome.com.