Michael H. Kraics, 67, of Manchester, NH, died Thursday, January 28, 2010 in The Bedford Hills Care and Rehabilitation Center in Bedford, NH. Mr. Kraics was born in Holbrook, NY on August 18, 1942, a son of the late Michael F. and Anna (Braun) Kraics. He was a resident of Manchester for the past five years, formerly living in Salem, NH. Mr. Kraics was a 1984 graduate of Southern NH University in Manchester. He was employed as a manufacturing manager for Modicon in Andover, MA until retirement. Mr. Kraics greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family
He is survived by his wife, Lynda (Zeller) Kraics of Manchester, two sons, Michael Kraics and wife Dayna of Londonderry, NH, and Justin Kraics and wife Kristina Kaverud of Salem, NH; one daughter, Kerri McMahon and husband Clancy of Manchester; six grandchildren; as well as two sisters, Carol Richards of Florida, and Betty Richards of New York.
Following cremation, calling hours were held on Tuesday, February 2nd from 5 - 7pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry. A memorial service followed at 7:00pm in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Richard J. Cleveland, MD Brain Tumor Research Fund, 800 Washington St., #231, Boston, MA 02111, www.tuftsmedicalcenter.org/giving (specify fund in the comments section).