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
Born September 1868 (1868-09)
New Jersey, United States
Died October 23, 1931(1931-10-23) (aged 63)
Bayonne, New Jersey
Political party Democrat
Spouse(s) Mae Elizabeth McCurry
Residence Bayonne, New Jersey
Religion Roman Catholic

Matthew T. Cronin (September 1868 – October 23, 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 (née 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.

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    Preceded by
    John J. Cain
    Mayors of Bayonne
    19121914
    Succeeded by
    Dr. Bert J. Daly
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