Ira H. Krause

Hi, I am Ira's cousin -- his mother was my father's oldest sister. I was googling Ira to notify him that my sister had passed away. I am so saddened to see that Ira passed away so many years ago and sorry that I never knew that. I last saw Ira when he brought his son, then about 9, over to our house in Valley Stream to visit. I also worked for the Federal Government and we had that in common as well as a few events from our childhood. I don't know If you will get this, but I wanted to send...

I have known this incredible person for 35 years and called him my Uncle.He watched me grow from child into the adult I am today and everytime we said our goodbyes he would always tell me how proud he was of me and what I've accomplished.I know he was proud of the life he lived with my wonderful Aunt who stood by him like a true companion and my cousin Andrew who holds the world in the palm of his hand...He was a wonderful man who I will miss with all of my heart...

I first met Ira when we entered the seventh grade at Campbell Junior High School. He was a brother to me and I keep reliving moments from many years ago.

Throughout college we would walk to Queens together and solve problems great and small. Ira was very proud of his London Fog raincoat and his long scarf and on rainy days his galoshes. For late night study breaks we would make about a two mile circle to eat pizza, white castle hamburgers, eight of them plus a coke for $1, and then...

This is truly a sad story. I met Ira right before all changed and we kept in touch until recently. He will not be forgotten and I am lucky that I knew him and enjoyed his company and business group for years.
Gayle Naftaly

I knew Ira for almost fifty years. We grew up together in Flushing and went to high school and college together. We played on the same sports teams and were good friends. We lost touch after he finished with Vista but I found him about 22 years ago at a local supermarket. We chatted, we talked of old times and we became close friends again. We solved the worlds problems over and over again despite the fact that he was so liberal and I the conservative. We talked gardening, computers and any...

For me, every moment spent in Ira's company is memorable. I remember the first time he walked into the kitchen at my house and started to investigate what was there...looking under lids and peering into the refrigerator. He commented that he always loved to see what someone had in their kitchen, as that told him a lot about the person.

It is rare, in life, to have the privilege of spending time with a genuine human being. Ira was, indeed, that special type of selfless, caring and...

To be in Ira's company was to be "on your game" - there were no excuses! I was introduced to Ira several years ago and we became fast and furious friends. His wealth of spirit, of giving and sharing, and of course his wealth of knowledge helped so many. I recall our last lunch in my office a few months ago where he had a chicken cutlet sandwich and a diet coke and we talked about business plans for the future. I will miss his wisdom dearly, and his friendship more.

My deepest condolences to Ira's family -- he was a good person and a valued colleague in business. He will be sorely missed.

I knew Ira for about 12 years. There was no such thing as a 1 hour meeting with him. It took that long just to catch up on family, photography, technology, etc. Then we'd compress 1 hour into 15 minutes and cover the real stuff.

I am especially thankful for the time Ira spent with me helping me form The Tender Loving Care Foundation after my son Andrew suffered a stroke at birth. His guidance, professional experience, leadership, and humor, was instrumental and undoubtedly...