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Obituary: William “Bill” F. Cronin, 61, of Waterbury

He was raised in Waterbury and graduated from Crosby High School Class of 1977. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corp.

William F. Cronin of Waterbury, Connecticut November 10, 1959 - July 11, 2021
William F. Cronin of Waterbury, Connecticut November 10, 1959 - July 11, 2021 ( Brookside Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home and Crematory​)

William F. Cronin of Waterbury, Connecticut


“Proud U.S. Marine Corp. Veteran”

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WATERBURY, CT - Mr. William “Bill” F. Cronin, 61, of Waterbury, CT, passed away Sunday July 11, 2021. He was the fiancé of Lisa Duquette of Waterbury.

Bill was born in Waterbury on November 10, 1959, son of the late Michael Dennis Cronin Sr. and Gertrude (Mayo) Cronin. He was raised in Waterbury and graduated from Crosby High School Class of 1977. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corp for 3 years and the Reserves for 3 years. He enjoyed fishing, playing pool, and was an avid New York Giants fan.

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Besides his fiancée Lisa, Bill leaves to honor and cherish his memory; his daughter, April Duquette and her fiancé Joe Mansi of Wolcott; his son, Travis Duquette of Waterbury; his sister, Arlene Mainwaring and her husband John of Wolcott; his brother, Richard Cronin and his wife Lori of Wolcott; Lisa’s brothers, Richard Markham of Waterbury and Eric Dollinger of Wolcott; a longtime friend, Mark Pesino of Waterbury; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Michael Dennis Cronin Jr. and Robert Edward Cronin.

Arrangements: A Prayer Service with cremains present will be held on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 6:45 P.M. at Brookside Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home and Crematory 200 Benson Road Middlebury. Military honors will follow outside at the funeral home. Calling hours will be Thursday from 5 P.M. until the time of the service.

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