Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Cronin, Thomas J., DDS, CDR February 12, 2024 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/va/vafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Robert Woolfitt http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00034.html#0008401 May 14, 2024, 11:09 am HD Oliver Funeral Apts. February 2024 Dr. Thomas J. Cronin, 90, of Norfolk, VA, passed away in his home surrounded by his family on February 12, 2024. Tom, as he was known to his family and friends, graduated from The University of Maryland Dental school in 1960. While he began his career in private practice, he soon joined the Navy where he started the Navy’s first orthodontist program. Tom spent the next 25 years serving his country in this capacity. When he retired as a commander, he continued as a contract dentist for the next several decades until he retired. Tom was also a faithful servant in the Catholic Church where he was a volunteer as an ecumenical minister. Tom was a devoted husband and father. He had a generous nature, a quick wit and an impish grin. He was a hard worker with an impeccable work ethic. He will always be remembered and will be greatly missed. Tom is survived by his wife, Nancy, daughter, Stephanie, and his son-in-law, Henry. A memorial mass will be held at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church on Friday, February 23, 2024, at 11:00 AM. Inurnment to follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Norfolk, VA. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/norfolkcity/obits/c/cronin11382nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/vafiles/ File size: 1.8 Kb