Dolores M. Cronen

August 8, 1928 - January 19, 2021

Dolores M. Cronen, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Merry Heart Assisted Living in Succasunna. Born in Newark to the late late Joseph and Elizabeth Clark, Dolores went to Catholic schools and graduated from Our Lady of the Valley High School in Orange. She met the love of her life, Bob Cronen, at a family wedding and they married on January 26, 1953. She loved being surrounded by her family and was very devoted to them. Dolores and Bob spent many fun-filled years at Lake Wallkill in Sussex where she was very active in the Ladies of the Lake, often planning activities for the annual Regatta. She enjoyed the weekly card parties, beach time and craft lessons with her dear friends. Dolores and Bob also spent many happy years in Estero, Florida, in their retirement. Dolores was most proud of her Irish heritage and was a very devout Catholic. Dolores and Bob enjoyed traveling together and made a memorable trip to Ireland where Dolores truly felt like she was home. She served as a Eucharistic minister at St. Monica’s R.C. Church in Sussex for many years and then continued her service to the church at Our Lady of Light Catholic Church in Fort Myers, Florida. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert J. and her son, Daniel Cronen. Dolores is survived by two daughters, Patricia Pollin (Stew) of Ledyard, Connecticut and Kathleen Jaekle (Rick) of Hudson, Ohio; two sons, Robert J. Jr.(Maria) of Dover and Kevin Cronen of the Lake Wallkill section of Vernon; 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. The family would like to express deep gratitude to anyone who played a role in Dolores’ life and to those at Merry Heart who cared for her in her final days. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Monica’s R.C. Church, 33 Unionville Avenue, Sussex, on Friday, January 22, 2021. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover. Due to New Jersey government health restrictions, attendees will be limited to 50 visitors and are required to wear face masks at all times and practice proper social distancing. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Dolores Cronen’s memory to Lake Wallkill Community, Inc., 5 Lakeside Drive, Sussex, NJ 07461 . Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.pinkelfuneralhome.com