TICONDEROGA — Thomas George Cronan, 62, of Ticonderoga, passed away Friday, Dec. 31, 2004, at his residence.

Born in Ticonderoga, June 28, 1942, he was the son of the late Thomas D. and Geraldine A. (Wells) Cronan.

Mr. Cronan was a resident of Ticonderoga for most of his life. He attended Ticonderoga High School from 1958 until 1961. Some of his fondest memories were of his participation in Ticonderoga High School sports and of his teammates.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, having served during the Vietnam War from 1961 until 1965. From 1965 until 1979, he was employed by the General Electric Company of Schenectady as a production-control specialist. He participated in the General Electric Education Program. His majors were in manufacturing study and foremanship elements. From 1979 until 1987 he was the proprietor of the Log House Diner/Yankee Restaurant of Ticonderoga and from 1990 until 1992, he was the proprietor of the Ticonderoga Country Club Restaurant and Bar.

Mr. Cronan was employed by the Transportation Departments of several school districts from 1983 until 2004, including Ticonderoga and Colonie, N.Y., and Montgomery County, Md.

He was a member of the St. Isaac Jogues Council #333 Knights of Columbus of Ticonderoga and the Essex County Leathernecks. He was also a member of the Ticonderoga Country Club.

Tom had a great love for the game of golf, beginning as a teenage caddie at Ticonderoga Country Club. He became a member in 1979 upon his return to Ticonderoga, participating every year since. Tom would practice chipping and putting for hours each and every day that he could. He was one of the top 10 golfers at Ticonderoga Country Club for most of his golfing career and he and his partner, Rick Liddell had many tournament successes. Tom always thought he was just a little better than Rick. Tom was known for his prodigious tee shots and his jovial demeanor. Alongside Tom, when he is laid to rest, will be Ole Betsy, his putter of 35 years.

Survivors include his best friend and companion for 21 years, Patricia Havas; one daughter, Tammy Marie Cronan of Ellenton, Fla.; one son, Cory Charles Cronan of Holmes Beach, Fla.; one brother, Dale F. Cronan and his wife Lesley of Marblehead, Mass.; and one sister, Penny A. Cronan of Saratoga Springs. He is also survived by two grandsons, Tyler and Christopher of Ellenton, Fla.

A private graveside service will take place at the Saratoga National Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. A celebration of Tom’s life will take place at the Carillon Restaurant of Ticonderoga on Saturday, Jan. 8, from noon until 3:00 p.m.. This will be an open house. Anyone who knew Tom is welcome.