Fishkill – Lawrence E. Kraus, age 68, passed away on February 3, 2022 at Mid Hudson Regional Hospital. He was born on September 24, 1953 in Queens, NY to Walter and Anne (Bender) Kraus. On April 19, 2014, Lawrence married his love Anna Maria Bossi in White Plains, NY.

He was the proud owner of Kraus Ritter Insurance in Fishkill, NY for many years.

Lawrence leaves behind many beloved family members including his loving wife Anna Maria; his sons Mark (Lisa) Kraus of Charlotte, NC and Jason (Michelina) Kraus of Fort Mills, SC; his daughters Alexsandra (William) Pustorino of Cross River, NY and Victoria Calamito of New Milford, CT; his grandchildren Parker and Harrison Kraus of Charlotte, NC, Rosaria Calamito of New Milford, CT, and Bobby and T.J. Pustorino of Cross River, NY, as well as his mother-in-law and father-in-law Susan and George Apap of Port St. Lucie, Fl.

He was pre-deceased by his parents Walter and Anne (Bender) Kraus, and his brother Melvin Kraus.

Calling hours will begin at 9am on Monday February 7th, 2022 followed by a funeral service at 10am at the McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc. 1089 Main St. Fishkill, NY with Rabbi Brent Spodek officiating. Interment to follow at Cedar Park & Beth El Cemetery in Paramus, NJ.

Lawrence's family will be sitting Shiva from 2-6pm on Tuesday February 8th, 2022.

The family ask that masks be worn at all times during the service and if you are not vaccinated, to please watch the livestream of the service at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Lawrence may be made to AHRC NYC Foundation https://www.ahrcnycfoundation.org/donate/