| Matthew T. Cronin | |
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| 10th Mayor of Bayonne | |
| In office 1912–1914 |
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| Preceded by | John J. Cain |
| Succeeded by | Dr. Bert J. Daly |
| Personal details | |
| Died | October 23, 1931 |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Spouse(s) | Mae Elizabeth McCurry |
| Residence | Bayonne, New Jersey |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Matthew T. Cronin (b. ? - d. 23 October, 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.
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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.
Cronin was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. His wife was Mae Cronin (nee Mae Elizabeth McCurry).
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.
| Preceded by John J. Cain |
Mayors of Bayonne 1912–1914 |
Succeeded by Dr. Bert J. Daly |