Matthew T. Cronin

Matthew T. Cronin
10th Mayor of Bayonne
In office 1912–1914
Preceded by	John J. Cain
Succeeded by	Dr. Bert J. Daly
Personal details
Died	October 23, 1931
Political party	Democrat
Spouse(s)	Mae Elizabeth McCurry
Residence	Bayonne, New Jersey
Religion	Roman Catholic

Matthew T. Cronin (b. ? - d. 23 October, 1931) was an American politician. Cronin served in office from 1912 to 1914 as the 10th mayor of Bayonne, New Jersey. As mayor of Bayonne, he was succeeded by Bert J. Daly.

Political Career

Cronin succeeded John J. Cain in the Democratic primaries and went onto win the general election for mayor of Bayonne, New Jersey. Most notably, he was responsible in improving Bayonne's water supply during his term. He ran for a second term as Bayonne's mayor but ultimately lost to Bert J. Daly in the democratic primaries. Daly went onto become the 11th mayor of Bayonne.

Personal Life

Cronin was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. His wife was Mae Cronin (nee Mae Elizabeth McCurry).

Death and Burial

Cronin died in his home on 23 October, 1931. His funeral mass was held at St. Vincent's Roman Catholic Church in Bayonne. He was interred at the Holy Cross Cemetery, a Roman Catholic cemetery located at 3620 Tilden Avenue, East Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York City.

References

External links

• Matthew T. Cronin on Find-A-Grave
• Bayonne Library Achives

Preceded by John J. Cain

Mayors of Bayonne 1912–1914

Succeeded by Dr. Bert J. Daly

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Name	Cronin, Matthew T.
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Date of death	October 23, 1931
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