Mary Louise Cronin

June 6, 1937 - May 10, 2017

Mary Louise Cronin (Benedetti) was born on June 6, 1937 in Morgantown, West Virginia and spent most of her life in Yonkers, New York. She is predeceased by her siblings Kate, Julia, Helen and Frederick of New York and Alma, Albino, and Enrichetta of Seganzano, Italy. She is also predeceased by her loving husband of 49 years, Matthew Cronin. Louise and Matthew enjoyed traveling the world together and spending time with their children and grandchildren, whom they loved more than anything in the world. Mary Louise will be remembered for her overwhelming generosity and magnetic personality. She always provided for others in their time of need. She enjoyed reading and had a wealth of knowledge that she loved to share with others. She was well-known for her cooking and entertaining, especially during the holidays. Mary Louise was a wonderful mother who adored her five children, Mary Ellen Tracey, Matthew Cronin, Carolyn Cronin, Keith Cronin and Kyle Cronin. She was also a loving grandmother who cherished her role as “Nana” to Phillip Cronin, Kimberly Tracey, Nicholas Cronin, Kristina Cronin, Adam Tracey, Brianna Cronin, Kyle Cronin Jr., Cruz Cronin and Jude Cronin. Funeral Mass, St. Augustine Church, Ossining, NY on Friday at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers donations in her name to Save the Children or The American Cancer Society would be appreciated. DWYER & VANDERBILT FUNERAL HOME 90 N. Broadway Tarrytown, New York 10591 914-631-0621