On January 16, 2015, Raymond J. Cronise, Jr., for 66 years the beloved husband of the late Marie Cronise, passed at the age of 91. He was the loving father of Raymond Cronise, III, of Pasadena, and Sam Cronise, of Parkville; proud grandfather of Brandon, Matthew, and Raymond Cronise, IV, and Melissa Rodola; devoted brother of Charles L. Cronise; and also survived by seven great grandchildren.

Born on May 23, 1923, in Baltimore, to the late Edith and Raymond J. Cronise, Sr., he served in the US Army during WWII from 1943 until 1946. A longtime member of the Sons of Italy, he enjoyed woodworking and gardening.

Family requests friends visit on Monday from 7 to 9 PM at the Gregory J. Gonce Funeral Home, P.A., 169 Riviera Dr, Pasadena. His funeral service will take place on Tuesday at 11 AM at the funeral home. Those who wish may contribute to Gilchrist Hospice, 555 Towsontowne Blvd, Towson, MD, and feel free to express your condolences here as well.