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PETER KRATZ Obituary
PETER FRANCIS KRATZ, III, M.D. (Age 43)
On Wednesday, January 18, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Heather Calvert Kratz; loving father of Grace and Rose; devoted son of Peter and Cynthia Kratz; son-in-law of Skip and Linda Calvert; brother of Anthony (Katie) Kratz and Cynthia (Rob) Lauta; brother-in-law of Sara Calvert. Also survived by a host of family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Holy Cross Church, 4900 Strathmore Avenue, Garrett Park, MD, Sunday, January 22, from 3 to 7 p.m. and on Monday, January 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew Apostle School, Bethesda-Chevy Chase (BCC) Rescue Squad, Georgetown Prep, or Make-a- Wish Mid-Atlantic. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Richard Goldberg
February 9, 2017
Dear Heather,
So sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Richard (From the center seat)
Mary Rose and Jorge Szoka-Valladares
January 24, 2017
Dear Cindy,
You, your husband and family have our sincere sympathy on the loss of your son. We pray that your deep faith will ever comfort and sustain you. And may perpetual light shine on him.
Kay Redington
January 24, 2017
Cindy and family,
So profoundly sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and will be in my prayers now and in the days to come. May your blessed child fly with the angels.
January 24, 2017
Dear Cindy, Peter and Family-
We are so sorry to learn of your loss and offer our deepest condolences. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ruth (Cunningham) Clarke ~ Columbus,Ohio
Phil and Colleen (Clarke) Michels~ Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
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Somaia Basheir
January 24, 2017
Cynthia and peter, I am deeply saddened by the news of your loss. I pray that God will grant you the strength. My most sincere condolences. I hope that our Lord brings you and your family the much-needed peace during this sad time.
Tsehay Debela
January 24, 2017
You and your family are in my heart and mind. My condolences on the passing of your son.
John & Brenda Soder
January 23, 2017
We could not be more sorry for your loss. Please know that your school family is lifting you all up in prayer, and we are here for anything you may need. May the wonderful and cherished memories you will always have provide comfort in these dark days.
- The Soder Family (John, Brenda, Madison, & JP)
Jill (Jamieson) Misener
January 23, 2017
Dear Kratz Family-- I was so deeply saddened to hear about Peter's passing. My heart aches for your loss, and my love and prayers go out to the entire family.
January 23, 2017
Dear Peter Cindy and Family
We are so sorry to hear of the loss. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you. God bless you and your family.
Ruth(Gliddon) and Bill Iko
East Brunswick, NJ
Bena Miller
January 23, 2017
My prayers are with your family.
Pete Jensen
January 23, 2017
I am so very sorry for your loss, my Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your whole family
January 23, 2017
Dear cynthia and family,
Our sympathies and prayers to you. So sorry to hear of pete's death. Mary kay moser phillips
Robin Hylton
January 23, 2017
Cynthia and family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Praying God's peace and strength for the days to come.
David Ruppert
January 22, 2017
So deeply sorry to hear of Peter's passing. I remember playing in the Kratz basement a couple of times on Flanders Avenue. I'll remember Peter's ruddy cheeks when he got excited, bright eyes and kind smile. Condolences. Lets think about those things that inspired us about Peter and give thanks.
Nicoleta Parau
January 22, 2017
Dear Heather, my heart feels deep sadness and sorrow for the unimaginable pain you are going through! May God guide your dear husband Peter through the light and comfort you and your beautiful children forever. I will keep you in my prayers, with deepest sympathy, Nicoleta.
January 22, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Wendy SHorten (Roses teacher at the ELC)
Mary Tolton Howard
January 22, 2017
Dear Cindy and family,
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. My hear breaks for you. God bless you and your family. The Tolton family is praying for you.
Robert Spallone
January 22, 2017
Our Prayers are with you. Bob and Pat Spallone
Shewit Bezabeh
January 22, 2017
So Sorry for your sudden loss. You are in our prayers.
Robert S Didden
January 22, 2017
So good, so strong so long, so loved by so many, are Peter and his family. Blessed are we for them.
Lou and Denise Kratz
January 22, 2017
Words cannot express our deep sadness on hearing of Peter's passing. Our prayers are with him and with all of you during this difficult time. Love and God bless.
Pilar Saavedra-Vela
January 22, 2017
Dear Cindy and family, though we did not have the pleasure of meeting your son Peter, we can imagine the overwhelming pain of losing him. We are very fond of Cindy, with whom we went to AHC, and we will keep you all in our prayers. With affection, Pilar and Tere Saavedra
Robert Irving
January 22, 2017
So sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Robert and Billie Irving
Kirk Marchand
January 21, 2017
Very sorry to hear what happened. Very much of a sad surprise.
I prayed a Rosary for him at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception today, and am sending a Mass request there for next Sunday.
Jeanne Marchigiani Lomba
January 21, 2017
Dear Cindy and family,
It's been a very long time since our days at AHC, but I wanted to express my condolences at the death of your son. He shares the same name as my son. May he rest peacefully with the Lord. My prayers will be with you and your entire family.
Joseph Kernan
January 21, 2017
To family and friends: Please know that Peter and his family and friends will be remembered in my daily prayers
Regrettably I did not have the privilege of knowing Peter personally, as our service in the Rescue Squad was separated by thirty plus years. I did however know Peter by reputation, and it was one marked by strength of character, and integrity. The Rescue Squad has lost a valuable asset. and we are all somewhat diminished by his passing.
Joe Kernan
Life Member
BCCRS
Cousin Troy
January 21, 2017
Dear Peter,
You are a special man whos work is not done. Your entire life and distinguished career was dedicated to helping others in need. So many acts of kindness to share. On earth, you leave behind a very proud family, but other proud family await your arrival in heaven. May God Bless You and comfort your entire family. We shall see you again.
Mary Smith
January 21, 2017
Dear Heather, Peter, Cindy, Cynthia, Anthony, and family .Words can not express my sorrow to all of you. Peter was the most Gracious, Empathetic, Loving, Generous Soul on this earth. I have watched him from a baby grow into A Doctor, Husband , Father Gracious and loving Nephew. He never forgot his Family or the meaning of family thru his entire life. Peter said to me, at Rose's Baptism, "Family is all that is important." I can still see his smiling face coming thru my front door, hear his laugh, and his sense of humor, I feel Blessed to have had him in my life. God holds him now, and I pray he is at peace. Peter will continue to be in all of our hearts our thoughts and our prayers. As will all of you. May God's Grace and Mercy Bless Peter and bring him Peace.
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