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Michael J. Krar

1967 - 2021

Michael J. Krar obituary, 1967-2021, Southington, CT

BORN

1967

DIED

2021

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Della Vecchia Funeral Home - Southington

211 North Main Street

Southington, Connecticut

Michael Krar Obituary

Michael J. Krar, 53, of Southington, beloved husband of Gina (Ferullo) Krar, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 following a brief illness. Born November 26, 1967 in New Britain, he was the beloved son of Joseph and Anne Marie (LaMontagne) Krar of Southington. During his high school years, Michael was a member of the Southington Cross Country Team which was the first team to win the state Championship in school history. He along with his teammates were inducted to the Southington High School Hall of Fame. Michael continued his love for running daily. Michael was selfless, lived life to the fullest, and gave his BEST! :) every day. He got his skydiving license and jumped over 150 times. He was a member of the Friendship Lodge #33 CT Freemasons. He loved coaching football at Memorial Park for his sons and was a Boy Scout leader for Troop 45. Michael recently participated in the Camp Sloper Polar Plunge for the Southington YMCA. What he loved most was spending time with family and friends. Michael was a senior underwriter and executive VP at his family's business, Joseph Krar & Assoc. In addition to his wife and parents he was the loving father of three children, Stephanie Krar of E. Windsor, Andrew and Zachary Krar both of Southington. He also leaves his grandmother, Anne LaMontagne of Southington; sister, Carolyn Makles of Southington; brother, Jeffrey Krar and wife Alicia of Southington; aunt, Elizabeth Howard and husband Peter of Southington; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert and Kathryn Ferullo of Lakewood Ranch, FL; brother-in-law, Robert Ferullo and wife Dawn of Woodbridge and many loving nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his infant son, Brian Michael. Due to the current pandemic restrictions funeral services for Michael will be private. His service will be TribuCast and can be attended remotely on Wednesday, March 31st at 10 a.m. via link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/58700554 Donations in his memory may be made to the Henry Low Heart Center: https://giving.hartfordhospital.org/donatenow The DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington has been entrusted with the arrangements. For online condolence please visit, www.dellavecchiasouthington.com

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Published by Hartford Courant on Mar. 30, 2021.

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Cathy Smith

March 24, 2024

It is now 2024 and you are always in my heart! May you be flying with the angels on high. Miss you at the DZ.

Kristin Martin

April 8, 2021

Gina, Stephanie, Andrew, and Zach, we just heard the news about Michael passing. Please accept our sincerest sympathies on your deep loss. Michael was a joy to meet and get to know. He will be truly missed. It was always fun to watch him at Zach's soccer games and the love that overflowed from his face when Zach was in goal. We will be keeping your family in our prayers. Love, Dave, Kristin, Ben, Matthew, and Joey Martin

Marilyn & Stephen D'Amato

April 4, 2021

Gina and family, Our sincere condolences. Mike was always happy
and smiling, and was just a nice person. Love,Marilyn & Stephen D'Amato

Kristine Cassan

April 3, 2021

Gina & Family,
We are heartbroken that Michael has passed away. You are all in our thoughts and prayers!! If you need anything, we are here for you. Love, The Cassan’s

Mark Lajoie

April 2, 2021

Gina and family, we are heart broken to hear of the loss of Mike. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Mike was a good man who will be missed by all who had the chance to know him. God Bless. The Lajoie Family.

Jennifer Gorr

April 2, 2021

Gina and family ... my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Luann Trombetto

April 1, 2021

Gina &family sending prayers to all of you at this difficult time. May God walk you throughout the days ahead while cherishing your memories. Cousin Luann & Kim

Deanna Sena

March 31, 2021

Gina, Stephanie, Andrew and Zachary, my heartfelt sympathy to each of you for your immense loss. Thinking of and praying for you during this incredibly difficult time.

Leslie A. Fonseca, Insurance Resource LLC

March 31, 2021

What a terrible loss and way too young. Condolences to the Krar family.
You will be remembered in our prayers.

Jim, Heather, Alexis, & Lindsay

March 31, 2021

Our hearts just break knowing this amazing man is no longer here with his family and friends. Sending love to Gina, the kids, and all the family. We are so sorry for your loss.

March 30, 2021

Dear Krar family
We are so very saddened to hear of the passing of Mike. We will always remember him for being kind.

Wishing you all peace and comfort during this most difficult time.

Gene, Cheryl & Laurie Hilton

Paul Chaplinsky

March 30, 2021

I have the pleasure of knowing many people in the wonderful Krar family and Michael was the definition of wonderful. His caring, passionate and loving nature is hard to replicate. Michael had such a positive impact on so many in our community and beyond and I am thankful to have been a small piece of that in my interactions. He will be sorely missed. The Chaplinsky Family sends our most sincere condolences to Michael’s family and friends and we will keep you all in our prayers. RIP Michael. With love, The Chaplinsky’s

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Kristen Birmingham

March 29, 2021

Losing someone so dear is devastating, and no words can ever really relieve that pain. But to help, I wish you courage and healing during these toughest of days. Mike was a great role model and I have fond memories of back in the SHS cross-country days. He will be missed by many.

Evelyn Pahl (sherwood)

March 29, 2021

Sending my sincere condolences to the Krar family
May the love of your friends and family carry you through this very sad and difficult time.

Cathy and Bob Smith

March 29, 2021

Love and prayers to the Krar family. He was a very special man. His love of family, friends and life was spectacular. May he now Rest In Peace.

Kristine Leahy

March 29, 2021

Gina & children,
We are so sorry about the loss of Michael. There are no words to express our sadness. What an amazing legacy he has left. Sending love and prayers to all of you. Peter & Kristine Leahy & family

Kristine Leahy

March 29, 2021

Gina & children,
We are so sorry about the loss of Michael. There are no words to express our sadness. What an amazing legacy he has left. Sending love and prayers to all of you. Peter & Kristine Leahy & family

Mike Tassie

March 29, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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