Michael J. Kravitz

ROCKLEDGE, FL – Michael J. Kravitz, age 68, of Rockledge, FL and formerly of Albany, NY passed away unexpectedly on May 30, 2023.  Mike was a graduate of Vincentian Institute in Albany and a 1980 graduate of Union College with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering.  Mike was an exceptional civil engineer, who worked on numerous public infrastructure projects throughout New York, California and Florida during his more than 40-year engineering career.    He was also an avid baseball fan and former stand-out baseball and softball player.  But most of all, Mike was genuinely a “good guy” —always encouraging others and possessing an easy laugh and a good sense of humor.  Mike will be dearly missed by his family, his long-time grade school and high school friends, and his work colleagues in Florida.

Mike was predeceased by his parents Milton B. Kravitz and Mary R. Kravitz; his brother John Nettleton; and his sister-in-law Regina Nettleton.  He is survived by his brother Edward Nettleton of Saratoga; his sister-in-law Margaret Nettleton of Arvada, CO; and his nephews Christopher Nettleton of Gibsonia, PA; Mark Nettleton of Grand Rapids, MI; John Nettleton of Seattle, WA; David Nettleton of Broadalbin, NY; Philip Nettleton of Glenmont, NY; Carlton Nettleton of Lisbon, Portugal; and Geoffrey Nettleton of Arvada, CO, as well as numerous cousins, and life-long friends.

Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m.  Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Saturday morning prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Interment will be in Memory Gardens, Colonie.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society. To leave a message of condolence for the family or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.

Click here to view Mike’s resting place in Memory Gardens, Colonie, New York (Zip Code Albany, NY 12205).