Gerard J. Kraus

Gerard J. Kraus obituary, Rochester, NY

Gerard J. Kraus

Gerard Kraus Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by DiPonzio Funeral Home, Inc. on Nov. 19, 2025.

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Kraus, Gerard J.
Greece: Saturday, August 23, 2025, at age 69. Predeceased by his parents, George & Lucille Kraus; sister, Mary Kraus. He is survived by his brothers, Rev. Stephen Kraus, Joseph Kraus of Fl., and Timothy Kraus of CA; many cousins and friends.
No prior visitation. On Tuesday, September 23, all are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 4:00 pm at Christ Our Light Mausoleum Chapel at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 2461 Lake Avenue. Inurnment will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (https://www.stjude.org/donate) in his memory.

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219 Spencerport Road, Rochester, NY 14606

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