Leverett, Massachusetts
1937 - 2019
Former state senator (D-Arlington) and educator, Dr. Richard A. Kraus of Leverett died peacefully on Sunday December 8th with his wife, Pat Fiero, by his side. He died at Charlene Manor in Greenfield after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was 82. Kraus and his brother John, who survives...
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I remember Sen. Kraus for his successful fight to make wearing seat belts mandatory. It was an honor for me in 1990 to campaign for his State Senate seat. RIP Senator Kraus.
Robert Antonelli
December 18, 2019 | Somerville, MA
It's a rare thing in public life to find someone who combines intellect, integrity and independence. That was Dick Kraus. During the decades I knew him I fondly considered him to be annoyingly principled. He never took the easy or politically expedient path. He did what was right. Our condolences to Pat and his family for the loss of a husband, father and our good friend.
George Bachrach
December 15, 2019 | Watertown
I was so sorry to hear the sad news of Dick's passing. He was one of the finest public servants ever to grace the halls of the Massachusetts State House. A true gentleman, generous of spirit, a gargantuan intellect, and always motivated by the better angels of our nature.
Working with him on education reform in the 1980's was an absolute joy. He had a wonderfully dry sense of humor combined with the patience of a saint.
Though I haven't seen or spoken to Dick in years, the news of...
Nick Paleologos
December 14, 2019 | Pittsfield, MA