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Paul A. Kramer

1942 - 2019

Paul A. Kramer obituary, 1942-2019, Avon, CT

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Paul Kramer Obituary

Paul A. Kramer of Avon, CT died at home unexpectedly of natural causes on January 27, 2019. Born July 22, 1942, in Hartford, Connecticut, he lived most of his life in the Farmington Valley. Valedictorian of his high school class in Holbrook, MA (1960), he received his Bachelor's degree (cum laude) from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1964) and his Master's degree (1966) and PhD (1968) in pharmaceutical sciences from the University of Wisconsin. As a commissioned Army officer, he conducted biomedical research on malaria at the Walter Reed Institute of Research in Washington from 1968-1971 and taught pharmaceutical science at Purdue University from 1971-1976. In 1976, he accepted a joint appointment on the faculties of the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy (Storrs) and University of Connecticut School of Medicine (Farmington), where he conducted pharmaceutical research and taught undergraduate and graduate courses until his retirement to emeritus status in 2002. His retirement years were spent doing volunteer work with inner city youth, studying Connecticut history, collecting antiquarian books, travelling, and sharing life's joys with his wife, family, friends, and fellow local history enthusiasts. Surviving are his daughter, Wendy Kramer and her wife Mari Collings of San Francisco, CA; sister Judith Kramer and her husband Lloyd Comstock of Chapel Hill, NC; nieces Beth LittleJohn of Raleigh, NC and Julie Cohen of Queens, NY; nephew Josh LittleJohn and his children Hana, Ela and Rosey of Asheville, NC; and cousins Eva Hill of White Plains, NY, and Leslie Kramer of Brewster, MA. He was husband to Bonnie Schneider from 1987 until her death in 2007. He is also predeceased by his son Ken Kramer of Waynesboro, Virginia; and his mother and father, Clarice Fenster Kramer and Mervin Kramer, of Portsmouth, Virginia. He is also survived by his beloved golden retriever, Brady. A Funeral Service will be held TODAY, January 29, 2019 at 10AM at Temple Sinai of Newington, 41 West Hartford Road, Newington, CT 06111. Burial will follow in Temple Sinai Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to A Place Called Hope – Bird of Prey Rehabilitation Center of Connecticut, 154 Pond Meadow Rd, Killingworth, CT 06419. Carmon Funeral Home & Family Center of Avon is caring for arrangements. For condolences or directions please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jan. 29, 2019.

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Karen and Joe LaRussa

January 23, 2024

Remembering Paul on this fifth anniversary. May he continue to rest in peace!

Sandy Dellafera

May 15, 2019

Just found out about the death of my friend & mentor, Paul Kramer. Such a loss! He was always available to answer my questions in Drug Analysis & Toxicology. Will forever miss him, a really great person!

John

January 31, 2019

I just learned of Paul's death. I met him when we worked together with urban youth in Leadership Greater Hartford's, Third Agee Initiative. We corresponded recently and were planning to get together soon. Knowing his love and dedication to Brady, I hope that Brady will continue to have a loving home.

My condolences to Paul's family. He will be missed.

January 29, 2019

My condolences go to the family as you cope with the loss of your dear loved one. Always hold special memories of them close to your heart and may time, coupled with constant prayer, provide you with the comfort and strength needed to endure.

( 1 Thessalonians 5:17)

Karen and Joe LaRussa

January 29, 2019

So sad to hear of Paul's passing! He was a funny and sincere friend who shared his knowledge and passions. We spent many times celebrating milestones in our lives as Bonnie was one of my best friends! His love of Golden dogs was extraordinary and gave him much joy. Paul will be missed .... May he Rest In Peace!

Sue Meissner

January 29, 2019

I worked with Bonnie and remember his devotion to her and his love for his golden retrievers. Peace to his family and friends.

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