Joseph Cronin Obituary

Joseph James Cronin Jr, 79, a lifelong resident of the New Orleans area, passed away on February 1, 2024. He passed away surrounded by his loved ones. He was born May 31, 1944, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Joseph James Cronin, Sr. and Hilda Mary Conzonire. He Married Jeanne Alma LaRocca. Joseph graduated from St. Aloysius in 1962 and furthered his education at Loyola University in New Orleans. He was a member of the New Orleans Clerks and Checkers, Local 1497, for 35 years. After his retirement, he went on to work for the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court. Joseph was a devout Catholic and a lifelong member of The Ancient Order of Hibernians. Joseph was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanne, his son, Shannon, his brother, Michael Cronin, and his sister, Michelle Cronin. He is survived by his son, Christopher J. Cronin (Jessica Rinaldo), and his sisters, Susan Burghardt (Gary), Joanne Bourgeois (Kenneth), and Kelly Cronin Gagliano. He was a loving grandfather to Christopher and Jessica's children, Ava, Emma, Andrew, and Eli, and Shannon's children, Cole, Logan, and Greyson. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren in his later years, and they will greatly miss him. Funeral services will be held at St. Louis King of France, 1609 Carrollton Ave, Metairie, Louisiana, on Monday, February 19, 2024. Visitation will be from 10 am - 12 pm, followed by a Funeral Mass. Inurnment will immediately follow at Lake Lawn Cemetery, 5454 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, Louisiana.