Timothy J. Cronin

September 20, 1960 - April 16, 2022

Timothy James Cronin, 61, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022, after a brief illness. Born in Queens, Timothy was the son of Roseanne Conway Cronin and the late Gerald Cronin. Timothy was a graduate of St. Anthony's High School on Long Island in 1978 and LeMoyne College in 1982. Timothy was a writer (public relations) by profession spending more than four decades in both the public and private sectors. He began his career working inside the New York State Legislature, continuing on to the New York State Lobbying Industry before opening his own public relations firm - Communication Concepts. Most recently, Timothy was a technical writer for General Dynamics. Timothy loved his family and his partner, Carol Sackett. Timothy was a sports fan and while he rooted for the Mets and Jets you would be more apt to find him playing than watching. Whether on the volleyball court or softball field or rugby pitch (a founding member of the LeMoyne College rugby team) Timothy was an active participant and coach. Timothy was an avid reader and while his library transcended all topics you would be hard pressed to win an argument on post-Roman Empire Europe or North American history. Above all else, and aside from being a father, Timothy was a musician. His love of music was unparalleled whether performing, listening, or writing; music played a dominant role in the passion of Timothy's life. While he will be remembered for his many talents, musician was at the top of his list. Timothy was predeceased by his father, Gerald Cronin. Survivors include his beloved mother, Roseanne Cronin; partner, Carol Sackett; sons, Michael J. (Meghan) Cronin, Joseph R. (Abbey Dowling) Cronin, and Timothy V. (Christie) Cronin; his sisters, Patrice (Thomas Skowron) Cronin, Maureen (John O'Sullivan) Finn, Michele (Daniel) Murphy, and Jeannine (Christopher) Gunsel; and his brother Brian (Nancy) Cronin. He is also survived by his beloved nieces and nephews Relatives and friends are invited to visit with his family on Thursday, April 21, from 3-7 p.m. in the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, Inc., 490 Delaware Ave., Albany. His funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, April 22, at 10 a.m. in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 391 Delaware Ave., Albany. Interment will follow the Mass in the Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105 or the Save the Music Foundation at donate.savethemusic.org