Gary Craft Obituary

CRAFT, Gary - In remembrance of a "life cut short." Gary lost his fight with cancer September 26, 2005 at the UCSF Medical Center. Born in Hartford, CT. He holds graduate degrees in business from the University Of California, Berkeley and economics from Trinity College. He was founder and CEO of Financial DNA, an investment research firm. He loved to fly fish, play blues guitar and snow ski. His lovely wife Kyunghui Chu; the loving mother of his children, Odette Go; the center of his life, his two children Katelyn and Michael; father, Arthur, Sr.; mother, Edna; and brothers, Arthur, Jr., and Jeff, survive him. Family and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Service on Wednesday, October 5, 2005 at 12:00 PM at Chapel of the Avenues Funeral Home, 1266-9th Ave. (at Irving St.), SF, CA, (415) 731-0200. Private Interment will follow. Email: [email protected]

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Oct. 2, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Gary Craft

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11 Entries

James Baron

May 11, 2006

As preparations are being made for our 30th high school reunion (Rockville, Conn., 1976), I just learned today of Gary's death looking through the class roster. I was shocked to hear this news. I will always have great memories of Gary -- and my prayers are with him and his family.

Mark Sand

October 30, 2005

Gary was my mentor, but moreso my friend. I moved to SF eager for new opportunities and he took me under his wing, made me feel a part of his family and taught more more than just the world of finance. I had looked forward to the day when I could return to SF, give Gary a call and go out fly fishing, this time actaully knowing how to fly fish.....I learned more from Gary in that one year than everyone else I've worked with since.

Thank you Gary, Odette, Katie and Mikey for inviting me into your home on 9/11/01, thanks for being family that day.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all....

Jennifer Smith

October 21, 2005

A Letter of Farewell to Gary, my best friend's son... missed by myself and so many who loved you.

I have watched you grow from a small child to an exceptional man, husband and father. As a "middle child" you were, to quote my daughter Debe, "the best part of the sandwich." It was so much fun to see you and Katie and Mikey at your Mother's 70th birthday party. In spite of the blackout in New York City, you made it to Vernon. We watched the joy in your Mother's face when she saw you and her beloved grandchildren. It was a delight to repeat that again this year at your Uncle Ray's retirement.

There are so many good times to remember... One that I will always remember is when you were in your teens and we went to a picnic on the lake in Holland, Mass. Jeff was steering his boat and your Mother was behind it on her water skis. You told everyone how great she was and proud that she could water ski... and so very well.

Your wedding reception at the Fish and Game Club was a big event for all of us. We met your bride Odette and immediately loved her... as we did your children as they arrived and grew.

But most of all, I will asways remember that red headed, freckled faced little boy witht he big smile who is now resting in peace.

-Harriet Baldwin

October 18, 2005

Gary's loved ones:

Sorry to hear of Gary's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Hill Ferguson

October 18, 2005

Dear Friends and Family of Gary,

I’ve just learned of your great loss. I knew Gary through industry events and I even had the pleasure of working with him for a few days in NYC two years ago when I was working at Yodlee.

Gary had such a great energy about him. He absolutely LOVED what he did all day. Being around him it was impossible not to be drawn to him – he was contagious in the best kind of way. Not only was he an accomplished expert in his field but he was also compassionate. That week we worked together in NYC, I had just lost my 4 year old dog. Gary was so considerate and sympathetic to my wife and me – we still talk about it. While there is nothing I can really say to ease your pain, I thought you might enjoy me perspective as someone who worked briefly with him. He was a great guy, and I’m sure an even better husband, son and father. May he rest in peace.

God bless you all,

Hill

Freddi Cox

October 16, 2005

I have known Gary for the entire life span of my memory. We grew up together,and celebrated all that life offered over the years. We enjoyed each other's families, and always found long quiet times to sit and talk... regardless of how much time passed between seeing each other. I felt great honor speaking at Gary's memorial service, but even a greater honor having Gary in my life.

Jerry Tarbox

October 11, 2005

I am sorry to hear of your recent loss. I went to college with Gary at the University of Hartford. Although we had loss touch over the years I was stunned to read of his passing. He was a friend that I will always remember.

My sympathy to his family.

Nancy DaBica-Audino

October 9, 2005

Edna and family,

Words can't express how sorry We are that this has happened to all of you. Edna, please gain strenth in the love and caring of your friends in Fl. We were all shocked at the terrible news of Gary's passing. We love you, Shirl, Carol and Nancy

Eileen Wnuk

October 3, 2005

We were so happy we saw you this past summer (July) when we had the family reunion here at our home. We have movies of your lovely wife, Gina, and your children, Katie and Michael which we are sending to them with your Dad and brother. We will miss you but will always remember you as the little boy with red hair and a happy smile.

Aunt Eileen & Uncle Val

Michael Allen

October 3, 2005

Gary,

We became friends 30 years ago and I am so glad to have been able to

reconnect with you these last 2 years. We caught some nice fish but we never got the "big boy".

I will keep trying for both of us. You were a great friend and I thank you for always listening to me when I needed it. I will miss you greatly!

The staff at Dr. Van Ye's office

October 2, 2005

Sorry to hear about the loss of Gary, he was a very nice guy. The office will miss him.

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