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Arnold Kramer Obituary
He leaves his wife, Barrie (Jernberg) Coontz Kramer; two sons: Alex R. Kramer and his fiancé Kristen of Albany, NY and David H. Kramer and his wife Lindsey of Sudbury; two step-sons: Kris Coontz and his wife Lisa and Thad Coontz, both of Pasadena, CA; his sister-in-law, Miriam Kramer of Framingham; three grandchildren: Max, William and Greta Coontz; his lifelong best friend, Marshall Silverman of Worcester; and by many additional extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his wife, Roz (Shore) Kramer; his sister, Ronda Kramer and by his brother, Lester Kramer.
He was born in Worcester and resided there for many years, the son of Harry and Anna (Morochnick) Kramer. He lived in Sudbury for 25 years before moving to Hudson in 2000.
He graduated from Classical High School in 1948 and from M.I.T. in 1954. He was very active in both of these class reunion committees throughout all these years.
He served as a captain in the Korean War and he later retired from the active army reserves as a Lt. Colonel.
In 1954, he joined his father and his brother as a principal in Mechanics Furniture Manufacturers and Lark Sales on Shrewsbury St. in Worcester.
He was a member of Temple Beth El in Sudbury and for many years, the Beth Israel Synagogue in Worcester. He was a member of Level Lodge of Masons, the Worcester Historical Society, The Harvard Learning in Retirement Institute and was a reserve driver for the Sudbury Senior Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH in TEMPLE BETH EL, 105 HUDSON RD. in SUDBURY. Burial will be in New Town Cemetery in Sudbury.
Memorial Observance will be held at his residence, 111 Brigham St. in Sudbury on Friday Afternoon, Nov. 28th, 7 PM to 9 PM on Saturday Evening, Nov. 29th and 3 PM to 9 PM on Sunday, Nov. 30th.
Memorial contributions may be made to Beth Israel Hospital, Cancer Research, 1 Deaconness Rd., Boston 02215.
Perlman Funeral Home of Worcester is directing funeral arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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Cousin Bob Moore
December 3, 2008
My dad was an only child so his cousins ended up being my cousins. Cousin Arnold was a unique, curious and fun-loving man who loved life and cherished his family heritage. He taught me more about my origins than anyone else. I will miss him sorely and express my deep condolences to Barrie and his children.
Pat Kramer
December 2, 2008
My Uncle Arnie was a significant force in my life from childhood on. His presence was a bold one; he was the 'glue' that brought our family together. He was very devoted to his brother, my dad - Lester, helping him through his last two years of sickness. Toward the end, he visited him nearly every day telling him jokes as he sat by his bedside. As my favorite uncle, I greatly admired Arnie for his intelligence, his worldliness, his athletic abilities as an expert skiier, and for the love he always expressed to me, my sisters and my brother throughout our lives. I will hear his voice and feel his spirit always for the rest of my life and I will keep his memory alive so that others can enjoy the person he was in his lifetime.
LOU DIBONA
November 30, 2008
A SQUARED
JACLYN AND I WILL MISS YOU FOREVER.
OUR M.I.T. REUNIONS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU LEADING THE WAY AND ALWAYS PRODING ME TO " GET GOING ".
BARRIE, SORRY WE MISSED THE SERVICES, BUT JAC AND I WILL SEE YOU SOON.
I KNOW YOU KNOW THIS...BUT WE ALL LOST A GREAT GUY.
LOU AND JACLYN DI BONA
Lenore & Marty Sack
November 29, 2008
We will miss Arnie profoundly. His friendship was priceless. His upbeat personality buoyed our spirits. His drive in organizing was unmatched. And, he was beloved for his terrible jokes and x-rated limericks.
Jan and Ray Mintz
November 28, 2008
Arnie A; Your friends and fraternity will miss your energy, enthusiasm and friendship. We are sorry for your family's loss and wish them many good and cheering memories.
carolyn young
November 27, 2008
Dear Barrie,
I was so very sorry to hear that Arnie had passed away. He was such a kind and wonderful man.We had some wonderful times on the summer Monday trips to Rockport, Ogunquit and other places with the Sudbury Senior Center. Arnie enjoyed driving the senior van and I know a lot of the passengers will miss him dearly. I know I will.
Carolyn Young
Victoria Pellegrino
November 27, 2008
To the entire Kramer Family,
We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Kramer. He was an extremely loved life long friend and was highly respected by the Pellegrino Family. He will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered as a kind and generous man. Victoria Pellegrino and Family, Surprise, AZ
Joe and Marilyn Cahn
November 27, 2008
Marilyn & I are deeply saddened by Arnie's passing. He was a dear friend for a very long time - nearly 60 years. We know you are very grieved, but we are glad that you and he found each other when you did and had happy years together. All our love and best wishes.
Madelaine & Eric Levi
November 27, 2008
Dear Kramer Family,
Barrie, Madelaine and I cannot believe that there is no Arnie to hug and kiss every time we saw each other. Our deepest condolences to you and all four boys. He was too young and energetic to leave you all.
You will miss him and we will miss him as well.
Madelaine & Eric
Florence Sperling
November 26, 2008
Dear Barrie,
I am so sorry to hear of Arnies death. I have so many wonderful memories of the many years of our friendship. He was a sweetheart. I hope he and Phil are now together, maybe remembering MIT years.
Love,
Florence
Melissa Heuston
November 26, 2008
My deepest condolences. I have wonderful memories of the friendship between our families. Arnie will be deeply missed.
With love, Melissa Levi Heuston
Pamela Alfa
November 26, 2008
Dear Thad and Kris,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for you and your Mom Barrie during this difficult. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Barbara (Goldfader) New
November 26, 2008
With deepest sympathy. My prayers and thoughts are with you. May you find comfort with family and friends.
Ruth Levine
November 26, 2008
Barrie, David & Alex
My thoughts will be with you on Friday. My cousin Arnie was very dear to me and I will miss him forever. Cousin, Ruthie
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