Timothy X. Cronin, Jr., 78, of Marlborough, formerly of Wellesley and Cotuit, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 surrounded by family. Born in Boston in 1946 to Virginia and Timothy X. Cronin Sr., he was raised in Waban and Humarock. He was a graduate of St. Sebastian’s School (1964) where he played hockey and football and Boston College where he earned a BSBA (1968) and MBA (1972).
Timmy is survived by his wife of 55 years, Patricia A (Noonan); three sons and daughter-in-laws: Tim and Anne Marie of Wellesley, Tom and Lauren of Wellesley, and Greg and Cori of Darien, CT; eight grandchildren: Hannah, Ty, Annie, John, Maggie, Caitlin, Molly and Grier, and; three brothers: Robert, Gregory and Richard. His brother Philip pre-deceased him. He is also survived by a large extended family of sisters and brothers-in-law, nephews and nieces, extended family and friends.
He spent most of his career in electronics distribution at Cramer Electronics, Arrow Electronics and ultimately served as President of Cronin Electronics. He loved the people he met in the industry and stayed in touch with many including recent years as he pursued entrepreneurial ventures.
Anyone who met Timmy recognized his kind smile, hearty laugh, and gentle manner. He loved good stories and recalling all the funny moments of life. A devoted husband to his wife Patty and father to his sons he loved spending time with his grandchildren who knew him as “Big Buff”. As a runner, he got to know every inch of Wellesley and the Greater Boston area on foot. He loved his time on and near the sea in Humarock and Cotuit and was always up for long, meandering car rides to see points of interest across New England.
A veteran of the Air Force Reserves, Tim was also a former member of The Clover Club and Brae Burn Country Club.
Visiting hours at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington St., (Rt.16) Wellesley on Monday, August 12 from 8:30 – 10:30 am. Following that, a Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St John the Evangelist Church, Wellesley Hills at 11:00am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Private interment at Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory can be made to Newton-Wellesley Hospital – Medical Oncology at giving.nwh.org. Checks can be mailed to Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Development Office, 2014 Washington St., Newton, MA 02462.