Frederick W Cronin Jr. of Leisureville Village Boyton Beach Fl passed quietly at his home at the age of 88. He was surrounded by his longtime girlfriend Julie Celenti of Boyton Beach, Daughters Karen Hallenbeck of Hyde Park NY, Tina Dumias of Northbridge Ma. Fred also has another daughter Brianna Clark of North Grossenordale Ct. Fred has 7 Grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.  Both Parents Sarah Gordon and Frederick Sr of Worcester Ma are deceased. A surviving sister Carol McMahon of Va, Freds Nieces Tracy Mcmahon (partner Ken Tiemeyer), children Emily and Kyle, Michelle Mcmahon (husband Ron Salazar) children Coleen and Connor, Kelly Hobbs (partner John Mc Cabe) all of Va.

Fred grew up in Worcester Ma and started playing the piano at the age of 3. Over the years played with Frankie Avalon, Danny Thomas and the Ink Spots along with many other bands he created. The most recent being the Band at the Boyton Beach Senior Center. Fred was a music teacher in NY and Ma and continued giving lessons to anyone in need of a lesson or two. Fred was an avid Boater from his childhood at Styles Reservoir to having big boats in Rhode Island and Cape Cod. Fred was also an animal lover with cats being his favorite. Fed was a retired from the Navy and was very proud of being a veteran.

A very special thanks given to all the wonderful nurses and staff at Trustbridge, and the wonderful music volunteers that came to make music with Fred.

Friends and family and anyone who enjoyed Freds music are encouraged to come celebrate his life at the Leisureville Club House on October 1, 2023 at 11 am.

Donations

In lieu of flowers it is requested for donations to be sent to the local hospice or Spca.