John J. Kraft

Sue & Family I had said to John many times that the only thing that you can ask of a man is to be a good husband and father, well anyone who had the pleasure to meet and work with John knew that he fit that "mold". I asked John you always wanted to be a Police Officer, didn't you? His eyes would light up and he smiled and said how can you tell. I could see it in his eyes, you could also tell when he was helping an officer over the radio, He treated them like they were his "Sons" and many of the cops on the Street felt that. I explained to John what made a good cop wasn't the uniform on the outside but the color inside and John's Heart was all "BLUE". I have been a "Cop" for over 24 years and believe me John was a Cop and I would have gladly worked with him anytime or place. Heaven is now a better place because there is a "Good Man" living there. Thank You John

Dear Sue and family,
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. He will be missed by so many. We share your grief. If you need anything please do not hesitate to ask.
Jim and Kathi Dailey

Dear Sue and family,
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. You have our deepest sympathy.
Michelle and Frank Hartnett

Dear Sue and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. If there is anything we can due to help you get through please don't hesitate to ask.

Sue,

How I first met John could be considered chance, but I believe it was fate. I worked late one evening and missed the last train. As fate would have it John, who was at the time a security unit supervisor, gave me a ride to my car. The rest is history. As I think of John now I can still hear is laugh. There were many times John had an 'open mike' and we would here his laughter across the radio. I will forever remember John as the dedicated, easy going, caring man he was. I will always remember the times we caught the train together into work. It was those times we had the chance to talk, not about work, but about ourselves that mean the most. John, be safe and rest in peace.

Sue & family,
May God keep you strong at this hard time. Just always remember how much he loved you all. John is at peace now, pain free and in a better place. John isn't alone, he has those Germantown buddies up there with him. I'm sure Bob and Billy were there to greet him. God Bless you all.
Vickie(Kurze) & Tim Wadas

Well what can I say here? Although I've only known John for the past six years, four of which we have been partners at the SEPTA Transit Police Radio, I feel that I have known him for a lifetime. John and I had a special bond that we knew what each other was thinkning w/out saying any words or even looking at each other which made us an unbeatable team in the Radio Room. We were able to anticipate each other's next move and follow each other up in helping the officers and catching the bad guys. In our job that is invaluable!

Most of all he was my FRIEND, someone I could not only work well with, but who I could confide in w/ my personal problems and ask sage advice from. He was always caring and attentive when we talked on a personal level and offered his undying support of me and my family. John's skill level as a dispatcher was unparalled and he brought my job skill level up to a new level along w/ helping me becaome a better person, father, brother and friend. He taught me compassion and empathy! John also taught me to live each day as if it were your last and to have no regrets. John was the epitomy of the well known expression Live Well, Laugh Often & Love Much for you may never get another chane to do so!

I have also been blessed to see a couple (John & Sue) who are truely in love with each other. I can say with certainty that John was as much in love w/ Sue on his last day here on earth as he was the day he fell in love with her back in high school and the day they were married!! Most men who are married or were married have one time or another had a small complaint or gripe about their wives, not John. Never once in six years had I ever heard a disparigging word about sue or something she did come out of John's mouth and don't even think of trying to mess w/ one of his boys, he was right on you to let you know that would be the biggest mistake of your life!! He also was so proud to be a Grand Pop, the littles ones brought a new meaning to life for him!

If I become half the man that John was then I will have done well for myself. I am truely a better person for having known John in my lifetime.

I witnessed a great and fitting tribute to John that shows how much he was loved by so many people. An announcement was made Monday afternoon over the Police Radio about his passing earlier in the day and after the dispatcher was done there was literally about 2-3 minutes or more of guys keying up their radioes one after another to honor John. If that doesn't tell you what kind of man and person he was I don't know what will!

Dispatcher #996 (John) rest easy our Brother for your work on earth is done. You fought the good fight and were courageous in the face of overwhelming odds. You will be forever in our hearts, minds and souls. Goodbye, take care and BE SAFE!

Your Partner,
Vinny

Aunt Mil , Sue and Family ,My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Trinity and I will keep you in Our prayers .
With heart felt love .

Sue and Family,

From all of us in the SEPTA Police Radio Room you have our deepest sympathies. John will be sorely missed. You and your family are in our hearts and prayers.

I send my heartfelt condolences to Sue and the rest of John’s family. I have had the distinct pleasure of knowing John for many years. I would like to echo Officer Zarko’s comments about John. He was a HERO. I first met John when he was assigned to the SEPTA Security Unit. John loved his job there and was extremely adept and professional. Later I worked with John in the Police Radio Room where again he was adept and professional. When John was working he always made the officers on the street his top priority. He was attentive and resourceful. He was ever vigilant and if any officer needed help he would do everything he could to help them short of responding to their location! This not only meant SEPTA police officers he would listen to other agencies radios and put the alert out if one of their officers were in trouble as well. There were several times where John’s vigilance made a difference for officers. John was equally mindful of the needs of the citizens and fellow SEPTA employees who called the Radio Room for help.

Any one who knew John, knew his laugh. It was hearty and contagious. John absolutely and un-equivalently loved Sue, the boys and his grandchildren. I remember attending their second wedding and everyone in the room knew they were watching two soul-mates rededicate themselves and their lives to each other. Not just here in this life but for eternity. I will always remember John, especially when I hear a hearty laugh.

Thank you John for making my life a little bit happier and always finding a way to put a smile on my face.


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John was one of the most energentic, fun, nicest people I could ever have met. He was always smiling, laughing, and if you didnt have a smile on your face, being with John for just one minute, would put a smile on yours. In my opinion, He is one of the most greatest Police dispatchers in the city. Now John is in a better place, smiling down at us. In closing, John, you will be missed, but not ever forgotten. YOU ARE TRULY A HERO!!

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

Dear Susie and family,
I don't know if you remember me, but I just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you at this sad time. You are all in our prayers.
Jim and Marybeth(McGrother)Torrente

John was a wonderful individual who was always willing to do anything and everything in his power and beyond to lend a helping hand. He was always positive and good-natured, especially during the past year plus while he was going through all he had to endure. He will be incredibly missed, always in our prayers and never forgotten. Be at peace, young man.

Even though I haven't seen John or Sue for quite a while, they were a big part of my growing up. I spent countless days during the summer and all through the year at the Fisher house and therefore got to meet John. I've always thought of him as a great guy.

Sue and sons: I'm so very sorry for your loss. I know that he (and you) suffered a great deal and that he never lost hope that he would recover.

I know that now he is rejoicing with your parents, Bernadette and your grandparents in heaven.

Take care. My prayers and thoughts are with you and the whole Fisher and Kraft families.