Neil T. Cronin of Everett formerly of Canton passed away unexpectedly on July 4th. Neil was born and raised in Canton. He graduated from Canton High School class of 1989. Neil went on to graduate from Mass Maritime Academy and worked as a Maritime Chief Engineer in Alaska, Florida, New York and Texas. He loved camping, watching movies and playing the guitar. Beloved son of Kathleen & the late Alfred Cronin of Canton. Brother of Al & wife Patricia of Winchester, Kathleen & Susan of Monument Beach, Chris & his wife Darlene of Medfield, Paula Carr &her husband Don of Somersworth, NH, Donna Slayton & her husband Mike of Weymouth, Denise Cronin & her husband Jeff Stieglitz of Oakland, CA. Also survived by 8 nieces & nephews and his good friend Charemon Hughes of Everett. Visiting hours omitted. Relatives and friends invited to attend a funeral mass at St. Gerard Majella Church Canton Friday morning at 9. In lieu of flowers donations in Neil’s memory can be made to Our Neighbors in Need c/o St. Gerard Majella Church, 1860 Washington St. Canton, MA. 02021.,