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for John Craven
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Bob Fuoco
November 20, 2022
From double dating to campaign manager John was a good friend.I am sure that he had a good position in Heaven.
Laura Miller Postles
February 18, 2013
Mrs. Craven and family,
I just heard through friends from Boston College about your loss. Please know that I am very sorry for the loss of your wonderful husband and father. We have lit a candle for your family at St. Patrick's church in Bisbee. God Bless.
Sincerely and with great condolences,
Laura Miller Postles and family
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February 14, 2012
My condolences to the family. I'll never forget John - he was my very first date and we went to a dance at Roxbury Latin. Anna and Sandy McCallum of West Roxbury were friends of his parents and my aunt and uncle, and his sister Sheila was a year or two behind me at Holy Cross Academy.
I'm very sorry to all for your loss.
Sheila Porter (McLean, VA)
Marie Bates
January 13, 2012
Dear Pat and family
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of the Judge. I knew you for only a very short time, but as with all people he met, the Judge impressed me as did all of you. Truly unconditional love of a fabulous man by his family. Bless you all in your time of sorrow
Judi (Getch) and Steve Brodman
November 30, 2011
Dear Pat,
I was so deeply saddened to read of John's death at such a young age. I remember us all as kids in Mattapan as well as at the Wellfleet cottage. May the love of your family and friends coupled with your own wonderful memories help you heal from this loss.
Our thoughts and prayers,
November 29, 2011
Patty-I just read about John's passing.So many years have gone by since I have spoken to you-I remember when you called me in mattapan to be your maid of honor-what a beautiful wedding at the harvard club! My thoughts are with you and your children at this difficult time-love,peggy
Eileen Kelley Bickford
November 29, 2011
Katherine and Family,
So very sorry for your loss, may your memories comfort you during this difficult time.
Siobhan Haughey
November 28, 2011
Dear Craven Family,
I am sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. RIP.
Maryann Calia
November 28, 2011
Katherine and the entire Craven Family, Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. I was in the company of the Judge on only a few occassions, but he was such a wonderful, energetic and inspiring person that I will always remember those times, as well as keep him in my thoughts and prayers.
Deborah McDonagh
November 28, 2011
To the Craven Family,
I knew your father from the BJC. Once I knocked on his door to find him reading from the dictionary. He explained that every day he learned a new word and used it in his vocabulary within 24 hours. He valued education above all. It was an honor to know Judge Craven. My condolences to you all.
Tim Guilfoy
November 28, 2011
To Pat and Family,
I'm very sorry for your loss.
TIM HICKEY
November 28, 2011
TO THE CRAVEN FAMILY, I WAS SORRY TO READ OF JOHN'S PASSING. JOHN WAS A FRIEND YEARS AGO WHEN I WAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM CAMBRIDGE IN THE 1960's I ALWAYS ENJOYED BEING IN HIS COMPANY. I WILL KEEP JOHN AND YOUR FAMILY IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS NEXT SUNDAY AT MASS. FONDLY,TIM HICKEY
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November 28, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to the Craven family. Judge Craven oversaw the adoption of our son back in 2003. We will be eternally grateful to him and remember him and his family in our prayers.
Tish Ahlstedt
November 28, 2011
To the Craven Family...It has been several years since I have seen any of you. However, I have many wonderful memories of good times shared. My sincere sympathy to the family on the loss of John.
Norma & Sid Carlson
November 27, 2011
Pat and family,
We will always have those beautiful memories of you and John and your lovely family. He was a wonderful person who loved his family and friends.
Our prayers and love are with you all
Steve Slade
November 27, 2011
To Aunt Pat, Katherine, JR, Patty, Jim, and Laura.
Uncle John has had and always will have a special place in my heart. He was my second dad who always showed an interest in me with lots and lots of invites to fun sporting and music events and I think he thought of me as a son until he had his own children. I fondly remember going with him to the gridiron dinners during my high school football years. He also introduced me to a young Al Davis when the Raiders came to play the Patriots in the late 70's. He will always be remembered by me as a very smart, generous, and kind mentor of mine throughout my childhood years in Boston.
Bob Fuoco
November 27, 2011
John, I remember double-dating in Hyde Park back in the 50's...Your colorful family...Running for the House at the same time in the 70's...Your help in getting me out of a serious legal problem in the 60's...Campaign Manager for your win as Boston School Committee Member...Your many favors as a Governor Councillor...And so much more memories of a good friend...'til we meet again.
Bill & Ellen Curry
November 27, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Diane Fuoco Moore
November 27, 2011
Pat and family, I am so sorry to hear of John's passing and want you to know that I am thinking of you all and praying for you with deepest sympathy.
Nina Fiore
November 27, 2011
Judge Craven-- you were one of the kindest, most sincere, most considerate people I've ever had the honor to know. You were truly beautiful inside and out. I am grateful to have known you and I am grateful to you for being such a bright light and such an inspiration to
all those around you. Your noble legacy lives on in the wonderful children you leave behind, who are very much like you and seek to follow in your footsteps. And although the world cries for having lost you, it us also
a better place because your children are in it. God bless and keep you. Much love always.
Marianne O'Malley
November 27, 2011
To the Craven Family,
Keep close the memories you have created with your Dad, share the stores with your children often, and your father's legacy will remain strong. When weary or lonely, think back and your strength will bring you back to those magical memories. Grieve softly.
Sissy Kelley
November 27, 2011
Katherine and family. May your love and memories of you dad sustain you through your sorrow. Thinking of u with deepest sympathy, sissyk
jasmine, jonathan and madelyn sahady
November 27, 2011
aunt pat, katherine, jr, patty, jim, laura:
thinking of you all and remembering uncle john's early morning weekend visits when we were young....always for dunkin donuts and the paper...not to mention a little political advice before he would leave..."beatty, out there in the world, they are all looking out for themselves, you stay two steps ahead and don't ever turn your back to them..." as a kid, i always wondered who were "they" and how do we avoid them??? once i got older and was out in the world, i met a few of these types he was referring to and was prepared thanks to uncle john
Walter and Michael Sullivan
November 27, 2011
To the Craven Family:
Please accept our deepest sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Walter and Michael Sullivan
Jasmine, Jonathan and Madelyn Sahady
November 27, 2011
Aunt Pat, Katherine, Jim, JR, Laura and Patty:
Our love to you all. We share your sorrow and will remember him always - especially the Sunday morning Dunkin Donut and Boston Globe visits when we were young...he'd supply the donuts and the words of wisdom/politics lesson for the week....Beatty, they're all looking to get you out there...don't turn your back on them and make sure you know who is up to what
Bob Cusick
November 27, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Jim MacDonald
November 26, 2011
Katherine and Family,
So sorry for your loss. May he Rest in Peace.
November 26, 2011
Love you and miss you forever, Dad. Life will never be the same without you-- our best friend, cheerleader, and source of wisdom and comfort in tough times. Words cannot express how much we love you and will miss you. We are glad that your suffering is over and that you are in heaven with God and so many who loved you in your lifetime, including your parents, FX, Susan, Pauline, Parker Craven, Mary Elizabeth Moffat Kane, Mary Erin Kryzanski, Joe Reardon, Timmy Berry, and countless others. Love you always and until we meet again, Katherine, Jim, Delia, Joe, James, John FX Kryzanski
Katherine Craven
November 26, 2011
We love you always, Dad. There was no better father in the universe. Your wife, children and grandchildren were your priority above all else. You embodied spectacular courage and grace in all things, quietly helping people improve their lives, changing the trajectory of your family's life, and bearing your final suffering with concern only for us. God needed you in Heaven and He called you home and there are many people up there that we need you to take care of for us now that you are there. Love always, your loving daughter, Katherine, Jim, Delia, Joe, James and John Kryzanski
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