Name: Visitation for Michael J. Kreitman
Start: 2017-04-03T16:30:00.000Z
End: 2017-04-03T18:00:00.000Z
Location: Keneseth Israel Congregation

Kreitman, Michael J.,

52, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 1, 2017 after his courageous battle with cancer. He was a native of Gaithersburg, MD, born December 29, 1964 to Kaye Morgan and Herbert Kreitman. Michael was a former firefighter and EMT with City of Virginia Beach, a firefighter for the City of Louisville and a Captain with Louisville Metro EMS. He was a member of Keneseth Israel Congregation and the local Teamsters Union 783.

He is survived by his wife, Carla Klose Kreitman; his children, Simeon and Eva Kreitman, and Tyler and Kennedy Prather; his parents, Herbert "Sonny" and Kaye Kreitman; his sister, Judy Powers (David) of Baltimore, MD; his brother, Jed Kreitman (Penny Glover) of Bethesda, MD; his granddaughter, Calli Prather; and many, wonderful friends and colleagues, who will miss him dearly.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 3rd at Keneseth Israel Congregation, 2531 Taylorsville Road, with burial to follow in Keneseth Israel Cemetery. Visitation will begin after 12:30 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Supporting Heroes, Inc., 10440 Bluegrass Parkway, P.O. Box 991547, Louisville, KY 40269.

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Published by Courier-Journal on Apr. 3, 2017.

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Jed Kreitman

January 29, 2023

Mike was born in Huntsville Alabama. We moved up to Gaithersburg Maryland when I was 5 so he was 8 1/2.

Cecil Lee

September 3, 2019

While I may have only met you, I have great affection for your father. He was the finest boss anyone ever had.

Cecil Lee

Carol and Ron Ayotte

April 11, 2017

News of Michael's death was a blow to us, unexpected and almost paralyzing. We learned only yesterday, from Sonny's voicemail, that Michael is no more with us here. However, he certainly lives on in our memories as part of our lives and the lives of our two sons. We, being a military family, left Gaithersburg for a while, and when we returned, Michael was grown up and no longer there. But we did keep in touch with his parents, who are among our dearest friends, and heard bits and pieces of how Mike was faring. We knew how he loved his chosen profession and saw the honors he won; and Kaye and Sonny shared the bad news when cancer was diagnosed. We added his name to those we daily remember in our prayers, and it will stay there. We understand how difficult this is for Kaye, Sonny, Judy and Jed and all their families, and comfort will come in the Almighty's time. In the meantime, we share the burden of grief and know that, somehow, Michael knows how much we love him.

April 4, 2017

Mike, We were brothers in Rookie School. I will miss you, but I will always remember you as a friend, comedian, and Virginia Beach Fireman.
JJ Csenar, VBFD Retired

Lee Glickman

April 4, 2017

To Michael's entire family we extend our condolences on this great loss. May you all be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. He led an exemplary life. May his memory be for a blessing and consolation.
--Rebbetzin Lee Glickman and daughter Linda Glickman Kirshner

Brandon Heming

April 4, 2017

If living a full life is about caring for others, Mike was the epitome of such a life. I had always admired him but even more so when he found out he had cancer because of the way he CHOSE to view it. Positive, greatful, humble and thankful for the awesome life he had been allowed to have. I could only hope to have the same outlook when the good Lord comes for me!

Sis Ann Ogles

April 3, 2017

With love and deepest sympathy

Mary Beth Tevebaugh

April 3, 2017

Heartbreaking, Michael was the salt of the earth, a wonderful human being. I am sure he is watching over his family, whom he loved and adored so much. Love and peace to your entire family.

sherrie bischof

April 3, 2017

He fought for life in his career and against his illness. What a brave man, a true hero.

Dana Carter

April 3, 2017

Carla,
Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. I am so, so sorry for your loss. Feel free to contact me anytime, if you need to talk and/or go to dinner.
Dana Carter, Fayette Circuit Court

David Boggs

April 3, 2017

I am so sad to learn of Michael's passing. I knew Mike as a brother firefighter in Va. Beach. Today, the world is a little less bright, and my thoughts are with his family. Rest in peace, my friend.

Michael Mullins

April 3, 2017

Michael, You are without a doubt one of the funniest, most caring people I have ever met in my life. I was sad to see you leave VBFD and move away but that is where your heart taking you. I wish I could be there today to share with your family. I offer my prayers to them and knowing that you are already telling jokes and making the whole group in heaven have better time brings a smile to my face. Until we meet again my friend. Shalom!!

Michael Mullins, Captain, VBFD

Pat Karem-Gramig

April 3, 2017

To Michael's family: Love has a way of keeping our departed loved ones with us, always.

Keep smiling, Michael!

Nadine Canter

April 3, 2017

Even with a long time to prepare, the end is still a finality that carries so many emotions. We all are thankful that Michael is at peace finally. May you all have enough strength from him and the rest of the family and friends that love him to carry you through these difficult times. May each person's memories increase your comfort that you have from your many wonderful memories. You have entered into another step in the journey of life, know that you are wrapped in all of our love. We wish you peace and love, Nadine & Neil

Missy & Jack

April 3, 2017

Rest In Peace, dear one. Heaven has a new angel and the best one yet.

Oren Zwang

April 3, 2017

So sorry. So sad.

A T

April 2, 2017

Captain Kreitman was anything but kind to me. And as a member of the minority, that comes rarely. I have never met anyone so genuinely friendly working in an environment that can easily turn a person bitter and resentful. He may be gone from the physical world, but he had left a legacy of fearlessness in one of the jobs that requires it the most.

Jodie Berson

April 2, 2017

To Michael's family and friends. we are so sorry for your loss. We knew Michael from USY back in high school. He was an amazing person and friend and he will be missed.

love Marc and Jodie Berson

Jack

April 2, 2017

Rest easy Sir.

Patricia Olson-Behan

April 2, 2017

To the Kreitman Family, I am terribly sorry for your loss. I pray that God's love surrounds you all, bringing you peace and comfort.

Teresa Johnson

April 2, 2017

My sweet, funny friend and co-worker you will be sorely missed. Your great love for your faith, your family, and your community is unsurpassed. May God bless and comfort your family, both blood and blue. You set a shining example for how to live life before us all. It is my great honor to have known you. Rest well, and joyfully.

Anthony Franklin

April 2, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Prayers from Uncle Anthony and Ramah Darom.

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