Michael D. Krampitz

MERIDEN - Michael D. Krampitz, 78, of Spruce St., Meriden, husband of Denise (Kirk) Krampitz died peacefully at his home on Monday, May 13, 2013, with his loving wife by his side.

Mr. Krampitz was born in Bristol on Nov. 18, 1934, he was the son of the late Otto and Catherine (Ferro) Krampitz. He was a professional painter/interior designer until his retirement when he then was a maintenance supervisor at L.I.S.A. in Plainville. His love in life was playing bass guitar which he did with several bands over the years. He loved boating, fishing and taking trips to Maine.

In addition t his wife, Mr. Krampitz is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Kathryn Krampitz, of Meriden; a daughter and son-in-law, Lori and George Purcell, of Meriden; one brother, Richard and Gerri Krampitz, of Southington; four sisters, Catherine and Dan Marcantonio, of Meriden, Ernestine and Jack Ford, of Cheshire, Sherri and Paul Kulas, of Southington, Veronica and Adam Soto, of Bristol. He was predeceased by a sister, Ruth Krampitz Cafano; and a brother, Ed Christenson. He had five grandchildren, Michelle and Dale McDermott, of Wallingford, Eric Krampitz, of Meriden, Peni Diamond, of South Windsor, Nicole and Jade Diamond, of Meriden; two great-grandchildren, Phoenix McDermott and Riley Diamond Rosa; also, one loving mother to his children and always dear friend, Jackie (McLaughlin) Krampitz, of Wallingford;, and several nieces and nephews.

A special thanks to everyone at the Oncology and Infusion Centers at MidState Medical Center in Meriden.

A Mass in honor of Mr. Krampitz will be held at St. Dominic's Church in Southington on Saturday, June 15, at 10 a.m. Memorial donations may be sent to the Leukemia Society of Connecticut.