Michael Cronin, beloved husband of Kathleen, nee Shea, his bride of 47 years; devoted father of Michael (Mary Jo) and Maryann (Brian) Mullan; loving Poppies of Jennifer, Nuala, Brenna, Gerard, Daniel and Maeve; dearest brother of Denis, Patrick, Lucy, Timothy, Eileen and the late Joan, Daniel, Maureen and Margaret “Peg”; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; dear brother-in-law of Mary, Mildred, Theresa, Bridie and Ann. Funeral Saturday 9 a.m. from Gibbons Funeral Home, 5917 W. Irving Park Rd., to St. Benedict Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Mount Olive Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. Member of Midwest Operating Engineers Local #150. Native of Lomanagh, Sneem, Co. Kerry, Ireland. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society. For info 773-777-3944 or www.irishfuneralhome.com
