John G. Cronin

John G. (Jack) Cronin, 77, of White Plains, formerly of Scarsdale, NY, died on February 6, 2012, after a brief hospital stay at Westchester Medical Center. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lois (Billington); daughters Tenley Cronin (Ian Gilmore) of Watchung, NJ, and Christine (Cornelius) Gallagher of New York, NY; son, Douglas (Stefanie) Cronin of Newton, MA; his seven grandchildren, Jenny, Allie, Kate, Tim, Katie, Jack, and Will; and by his brother Richard of Wenatchee, WA.

Jack was born on August 17, 1934 to the late John D. and Elizabeth (Greene) Cronin and was raised in Scarsdale, NY. He was graduated from Stepinac High School and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He retired from Pfizer, Inc. in 1997 after a long and distinguished career. He was actively involved in the Church of St. James the Less, having served as its Warden. He was also on the board of the Gedney Commons Homeowners Association, having served as its president.

He will be remembered for his devotion to his family, his keen sense of humor, his warm and compassionate spirit, and his love of the outdoors, especially sailing and reading at the shore. Jack lives on in the hearts of the family he so dearly loved.

Calling hours on Wednesday, February 8 from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm at the Church of St. James the Less, Scarsdale, NY. Service on Thursday. February 9 at 11:30am at the same location. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make a donation to the Church of St. James the Less, 10 Church Lane, Scarsdale, NY 10583.