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Michael Kraus Obituary
Michael J. Kraus, 60, a longtime resident of Stamford passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, November 16, 2018, Michael was born on December 8, 1957, in Bronx, NY, son of the late Robert E. and Elizabeth Cassidy Kraus.
Michael spent his early years in Katonah, NY moving to Stamford in 1964. He was a graduate of Stamford Catholic High School, Class of 1976, where he was a hockey standout. As an avid boater, Long Island Sound was his playground where he fished and water skied. Michael was also a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus, Council #41.
Michael is survived by his brother Timothy P. Kraus and his wife Karen McKinney, also surviving are his cousins from the Cassidy, Chiasson and Grogan families as well as his cherished childhood friends.
Family and friends may call at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Ave., Stamford, CT on Friday, November 23, 2018 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. A funeral procession will be leaving the funeral home on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 9:20 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's RC Church, 566 Elm St., Stamford. Interment will follow at Pelham Cemetery, Bronx, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Michaels name to the Wounded Warriors Foundation, PO Box 758, Topeka Kansas, 66675-8517
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Lisa (Guglielmo) Vento
December 5, 2018
My sincere condolences to Mikes family, I went to school with Mike at St. Mary's and I will always remember how funny and friendly he was! May Mike RIP and may God be with his friends and family at this time.
danny tadeusiak
November 29, 2018
Tim & family:
I am extremely sorry for your loss. It seems that we were always playing sandlot ball or enjoying water sports in Long Island Sound.
I remember going to see the Mets/Pirates with the neighborhood gang play at Shea Stadium. I was so busy talking, I did not realize the Pirates pitcher threw a no-hitter until the game was over. Michael said to me if I paid attention more instead of talking, I would know what was going on. We always kidded back and forth like that. Being a good Catholic, I know Mike took the express train to heaven. God Bless.
Jim McPadden
November 27, 2018
Tim and family,
I'm sorry to hear of Mikes passing. I have many great memories of hanging with Mike in our younger days.
My condolences to you and your family.
Marie Hawe
November 23, 2018
Dear Tim and Family,
I am out of town this weekend and am so sorry that I won't be able to attend Mike's wake and funeral. Please know that I am praying for and thinking of him and you.
Marie Hawe
Kathy Murchison
November 21, 2018
Tim and family,
So very sorry to learn of Mike's passing. We all have great memories from the old neighborhood, the beach, the games we all played in the streets - I always talked to Mike on my way to the beach. Fond memories of both of you and your kind parents. God speed, Michael.
Blessings,
Kathy (Kohn) Murchison and family
November 21, 2018
The lost of a love one is difficult. May the precious memories you have help you cope and bring you peace. The God of all comfort will give you strength. Philipians 4:13
John Kolenberg
November 21, 2018
Tim, Sorry for the loss
Laurie Fisher Watrous
November 21, 2018
Tim and family,
I was also a classmate of Mike's at St. Mary's. He was a good kid and could make most of us laugh (except the nuns) at the drop of a hat. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Try to remember the good times with your brother and parents during the holiday season. Rest in Peace, Mike.
Tammie Nielsen
November 21, 2018
Tim and Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rosemary Rebula
November 21, 2018
To Tim and all of Mike's family:
Mike was a classmate at St. Mary's. Although that was quite a few years ago, I remember him well -- he was kind, always gave a smile, and it was not rare for him to make me smile or laugh. May our Lord bless and comfort you during this difficult time, and may you draw strength from the happy memories and the love you shared and continue to hold. Rest in peace Mike -- thanks for all the smiles!
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