William J. Cronin

Cronin, William John "Willy The C", 74, of Edgewater, NJ born on March 27, 1942 died unexpectedly on January 10, 2017. He is survived by two children, Olivia and Tara, ex-wife EunYoung, sisters Margaret and Angela, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his son Michael and his father and mother John and Angela. Bill worked at NBC News for 35 years. He was also the Associate Director for the NBC Thanksgiving Day Parade each year for many years, and led the production of the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, Korea. He was a veteran of the United States Army and honorably served from 1961-1967. William John Cronin brought a big heart, inquisitive and inspiring mind, and countless laughs into the hearts of those around him. He will be missed by many and loved for years to come. Bill's interment will take place at 1:00pm, Wednesday, January 18th at Long Island National Cemetery in Farmingdale, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to the U.S.O. : www.uso.org/donate United Service Organizations PO Box 96860 Washington, DC 20077-7677. Arrangements under the direction of Hunt Stellato Funeral Home, 1601 Palisade Avenue, Fort Lee, NJ. To contact Tara, daughter of William, please email: cronin.tara@gmail.com.