George J. Kranitzky Sr.

KRANITZKY, George J. Sr., 85, of Richmond, was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He went to be with the Lord on December 7, 2008 after an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Jean; his parents, Alexander and Cecelia Kranitzky; his brothers, Joe, Charlie and Eck; his sisters, Marie, Katherine, Eleanor, Cecelia and Agnes; and his precious "baby girl," Bonnie Lynn. He is survived by his children, George, Debbie, Diane, Robin and Jeanie; his grandchildren, Nelia, Jason, Daniel, Alicia, Erin, Adam, Ian and Jack; his devoted sister, Marguerite Kranitzky Webb; and many other relatives and friends. Besides loving and caring for those closest to him, George was an avid tennis player and a lover of all sports. He enjoyed working in his shop and created many works of wonder. His generosity and kindness were well-known to all who knew him. The family will receive friends 3 to 5 p.m. Friday at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where a memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American SIDS Institute, 509 Augusta Dr., Marietta, Ga. 30067. His family would like to thank the staff at Westport Health Care Center and in particular, Tammy, for their loving care. George is reunited with his wife, Jean, and his late family in Heaven and is now with God. He went in peace and will be missed by all who knew him. We love you, Daddy.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.