Patricia A. Cronican

Patricia “Sito” Cronican a lifelong Worcester resident passed away in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family on January 8^th, 2021.  Patricia was the daughter of the late Florence (Gazal) Nasif and wife to the late John F. Cronican.  Patricia and John resided in Vernon Hill where they would later purchase their family home. Patricia and John embarked on the welcoming of their five children into this home. Patricia was a busy Mother and an amazing cook, who brought magic to her kitchen. Often awaiting was the small army she had to appease with what she had prepared for dinner.

Patty loved all things family, food, and traveling. Patty loved to visit Vegas and spent many summers on Ogunquit Beach with her children and grandchildren. Patty also hosted a Monday night card night for 40 years. Her most cherished memories come from a lifetime of celebrating holidays, birthdays and family gatherings. Everyone who met Patty felt her love and never went hungry.

Patricia is survived by her sister Marion Nasif and her partner David Patterson. Patricia is also survived by her daughter Stephanie Lenahan. Steph is the wife of her most loyal and devoted son-in-law John Lenahan. Patricia is survived by her one and only son John Cronican IV of Orlando, FL whom she adored.  John supplied a lifetime of mischief and laughter. Patricia is also survived by her daughter Kimberlie Vangel, who brought her an endless amount of joy, and her partner Steven Albrizio who became like a second son for over four decades. Patty is survived by her daughter Valorie Cronican who will forever miss her mom for all the common things that enjoyed in life together.

Patricia is also survived by her most cherished nephew, Matthew Nasif, with whom she had an undeniable lifelong bond. Where you could find Patty and her children, whether it be at Webster Lake or Pinecroft Dairy - you could find Matthew and his partners in crime. Patricia was fortune enough in her life to have the kind of friends who would be included in her and her children’s greatest moments and milestones, whether it was a birth, a wedding, graduation, or holiday those who were the friends she loved were always a constant in her life.

Patricia is also survived by her greatest treasures of all – her beloved grandchildren which gave her this new sense of endless joy and drive. Stephan Lenahan and his wife Karen, Scott Lenahan and his wife Amber, Emmy Griffin and her partner Danny Arpin, Beth Griffin, Glennon Griffin, Kevin Griffin, and Alison Griffin, Matthew Cronican and his wife Alysia, Peter J. Vangel, Jesse McDonald and his partner Jasmine Sasser, Jack Scannel, Randi Cronican, Raven A.E. Owens and her partner Michael Sweeney. In her lifetime Patricia was also fortune enough to see and admire her beautiful great-grandchildren whom she had an instant loving bond with- Zoey, Aiden, Sadie, Thomas, Glennon, and baby John.

Forever carved in the palm of our hands may her memory be eternal.

Calling Hours for Patricia will be on Tuesday, January 12, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. in MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester. Funeral services and burial at Worcester County Memorial Park will be held privately.

*Social Distancing and the use of face masks will be required while in attendance at the funeral home and cemetery.