Name: Calling hours for Vincent J. Kraft
Start: 2019-02-10T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-02-11T00:30:00.000Z
Location: J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home Inc.

Vincent J. Kraft, 71, of Allentown and Hilton Head Island, SC died on Sunday, February 3, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Jo (Duddy) Kraft with whom he celebrated 45 years of marriage on June 16, 2018 and the loving father to Colleen Madden wife of John, Katie Feuer wife of Scott, Kevin Kraft husband of Jennifer and Patrick Kraft husband of Katie. Born in 1947 in Philadelphia, to John and Sarah (Logue) Kraft, Vince attended LaSalle College High School ('65). He graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1969 where he played rugby and earned a B.A. in History. He earned his Master of Industrial Relations at St. Francis University in 1972. Vince worked for Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. in Trexlertown for 32 years, ultimately as Director of Industrial Relations. His incredible work ethic and genuine love of connecting with people shone throughout his career. He was delighted to retire at age 59 and play golf with Jo and their many friends in Hilton Head Island and Allentown. His infectious grin lit up the room and he never met a stranger. He was a legendary joke teller and was happiest surrounded by his best friend and wife Jo and their children and grandchildren. Survivors: In addition to his wife and children, Vince is survived by 10 grandchildren: Liam, Declan and Maggie Madden; Sammy, Rowan and Nora Feuer; Benjamin, Eleanor and Greta Kraft and Calvin Kraft and sisters, Jane Adam and Barbara Woodbury. Services: Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00AM Monday, February 11, 2019 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 1040 Flexer Ave., Allentown. Calling hours will be on Sunday, February 10, 2019 from 6 to 7:30PM at J. S. Burkholder Funeral Home, 16th & Hamilton Sts., Allentown, www.jsburkholder.com and 9 to 10:00AM Monday, February 11, 2019 in the church. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Vincent's memory to the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown, 720 N. 6th St., Allentown, PA 18102, www.bgcallentown.org, the Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island, 10 Pickney Colony Road, Suite 103, Bluffton, SC 29909, www. bglowcountry.org or the First Tee program of your choice.

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Published by Morning Call on Feb. 7, 2019.

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15 Entries

Lawrence Conlen

June 1, 2019

A great Co worker and Friend.Will remember you and your family in my prayers.
Larry Conlen APCI Delaware City, Del. Teamsters Local 312

February 14, 2019

Dear Kraft Family,
What a wonderful man that made a wonderful family. You are all in our prayers, now and always.
With so much love,
The Cooney Family

Roxanne Hoben

February 11, 2019

Dearest Jo and Family, I am so sorry for your loss of Vince. He was an amazing person. I will always remember how kind and happy he was to me. Your family, as a whole, have the ability to make anyone feel like "family". I will miss seeing that shining face of Vince's. He was a wonderful person. God bless you and keep you in this time of sorrow.

Skip and Kathy Cooper

February 11, 2019

So sorry for your loss.

February 10, 2019

Dear Jo and Family,
Wishing you comfort as you realize how his love shines in your life and in the lives of his family. Our deepest sympathy.
Penny and Jim Pantano

Mary and John Kraft

February 10, 2019

Dearest Jo, We have such fond memories of gathering around Bab's table for the cousins' Christmas party! We had so many laughs!! Vince was a great storyteller!! Our deepest sympathy and love to you and your beautiful family.

February 9, 2019

Hi Jo, Colleen, Katie, Kevin and Patrick, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Vince was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. Love, Kurt & Judy Weismuller

Connie Quinlivan

February 8, 2019

Vince, You were one wonderful person!! I remember fondly your heartwarming grin back at Notre Dame. Those were fun days, made all the more special by you. I am so sorry to learn of your passing. Deepest condolences to your wife and family. Such a loss.

Marcia Gorgone

February 8, 2019

Dear Jo and family, Chris joins me in extending our deepest sympathy and sincere sorrow to you. We knew Big V was ill and had been struggling. Thankfully our merciful Savior has released him from his suffering. I know your strong faith, family and friends will comfort you. We always enjoyed seeing you both at the Cape and family events. With prayerful sympathy and love, Marcia and Chris Gorgone

Lori Delaney

February 7, 2019

I am so sad to hear this news. During my years at LCC Mr. Kraft was so kind and welcoming to me. Prayers and love to his family.

Ron and Kathy Caldarelli

February 7, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Kraft family during this most difficult time.

Walter Family

February 7, 2019

You guys are a great family and will be in our thoughts and prayers. Hold on to your faith and each other.

Jane & Bob Wintz

February 7, 2019

Vince has left his family and friends great standards of caring, sharing and grit. The characteristics that defined him will forever linger on.

Dave Zamborsky

February 7, 2019

Mrs Kraft, Colleen/Katie/Kevin/Patrick, I am so sorry to hear the news of Big V... awesome guy who lived passionately and lived a very full life, that certainly lives on with all of you. We have MANY fond memories over the years and those will continue to bring smiles to all of us. Our deepest condolences from all of the Zs to your family.