John J. Kralik M.D.

Never forget him great Heart surgeon

I was doing some family research and came across this beautiful tribute to Dr Kralik. I have many memories of his compassion and skill as he was my mom's doctor for many years and operated on her twice, in the 1950's and 60's. I still remember him giving me a model of the heart that I could take apart to better understand the mitral valve that he was repairing. He was a wonderful man with a truly great heart of his own.

Dear Mrs. Kralik and family it is with extremely heavy heart that I read this notice of Dr. Kralik he saved my life back in 1958 and I am forever grateful for his love and all his hard work as a doctor he is forever in my heart God bless all of you Barbara Demko Werner Werner Rocky River Ohio

Sadly, my Dad passed away in early July at 94. Only the good die young may be true but a lot of good men live a long time as well. So now we know there's at least two Cathedral Latin graduates that walked right through the pearly gates of heaven - God bless them both. They are surely missed on this green earth.

He was ahead of his time; he practiced medicine with the deepest concern for his patients well being. In many cases his suggestions and treatment bordered on prevention and some alternative medicine practices, which at that time was unusual. Dr.Kralik was always teaching;calmly and clearly; he planted the seed of vegetarianism in me and for the past 28 years,my husband and I have been vegans.
I worked for him in his office, part time for several years with Julie and Brenda.I still try to...

Dear Aunt Rita and Family, Please accept my deepest condolences regarding Uncle John's passing. He was an exceptional and, above all else, a kind person. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Michael

My father, George Callahan, a classmate at Cathedral Latin, regaled us with stories of John's amazing life over the many years since they both graduated from high school. Dad is heading toward Birthday 95 as we receive this news - I'm sure there are more John Kralik stories to come. Godspeed, good doctor.

He was an amazing man, brilliant physician and gifted scholar. Touched and saved many life's. May he rest in peace in God's loving arms. His legacy will never be forgotten.

I knew your Father for several years at Marymount Hospital. He was a caring and compassionate man. Sorry for your loss.