Matthew T. Cronin
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| Matthew T. Cronin | |
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10th Mayor of Bayonne
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| In office 1912 – 1914 |
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| Preceded by | John J. Cain |
| Succeeded by | Dr. Bert J. Daly |
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| Died | October 23, 1931 |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Spouse | Mae Elizabeth McCurry |
| Residence | Bayonne, New Jersey |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Matthew T. Cronin (? - 1931) was 10th the mayor of Bayonne, New Jersey from 1912 to 1914.
A Democrat, Cronin defeated the incumbent mayor, John J. Cain in the Democratic primaries and then won the general election for mayor. he served one term and was responsible for Bayonne improving their water supply. He ran again for mayor in 1913, but lost in the Democratic primaries to Dr. Bart J. Daly (who went on to win).
Cronin died on October 23, 1931 in his home. His funeral mass was in St. Vincent's R.C. Church in Bayonne. He is buried in Holy Cross Cemetery in Brooklyn.
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| Preceded by John J. Cain |
Mayors of Bayonne 1912–1914 |
Succeeded by Dr. Bert J. Daly |
