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Eliot Kraft Obituary

KRAFT, Eliot B. Age 91, of Canton, formerly of Key Biscayne, Florida and Newton on Friday, October 28, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Barbara M. (Wax). Devoted father of Nancy & Peter Perault of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Barry & Lori Kraft of Swampscott, Robert Kraft & Sandra Johnson of Portland, Oregon and the late Connie Kraft. Loving grandfather of Matthew and Julia Perault, Zak and Ali Kraft, Rachel and Emma Kraft. Dear brother of the late Frances Kesselman Slaff, Louis Kraft and Melvin Kraft. He is also survived by his longtime companion, Barbara Levy. Services at The Levine Chapels, 470 Harvard Street, BROOKLINE, on Sunday, October 30 at 2:00pm. Burial at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon. Memorial observance at his late Orchard Cove residence following the burial through 7 p.m and continuing on Monday 6-9 pm at the home of Barry and Lori Kraft. Remembrances may be made to Pan-Mass Challenge, Gift ID EK0007, 77 4th Ave., Needham MA 02494' or to donate online www.pmc.org/ek0007 Levine Chapels, Brookline 617-277-8300

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 28 to Oct. 30, 2011.

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Steve Neipris

November 11, 2011

Remembering a wonderful business partner and teacher. I will miss your smile. May you rest in peace. Much Love

Steve Neipris

November 11, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Julie Slotnik Sturm

October 31, 2011

My great uncle Eliot was a GREAT uncle. He made everyone feel special. On Sunday, his six beautiful grandchildren hit it out of the “ballpark” with their eulogy and song for him.

Lotti & Phil Rubin

October 29, 2011

Remembering a great friend of many years, who can never be replaced.

Dan Rubin

October 29, 2011

Remembrring one of my parents' dearest friends, and a very funny man. Peace

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