John Nicholas Kralik

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our father, John Nicholas Kralik, who departed from this world on Saturday, March 9, 2024 in St. Cloud, Florida, surrounded by his loving family and friends, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and wisdom that will be forever cherished. John was born August 14, 1941 in New York, New York. He lived a life filled with unwavering dedication to those he loved. John moved to St. Cloud, Florida in 1979. He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. John retired from the City of St. Cloud-OUC serving 10 years plus. John is known as a father, grandfather, brother and friend. Though our hearts ache with the loss of our dear father, we take comfort in knowing he has been reunited with his wife, Catherine, his father, Joseph, his mother Maria, and his sister Barbara who have gone before him. May his soul rest in eternal peace, and may his memory continue to live on in our hearts. John is survived by his brother, Lawrence Kralik; five children, Donna Kralik-Sanchez, Susan Liotta, Theresa Kralik-Reus, Catherine Kralik-Krug, John Robert Kralik; eight grandchildren, Tina Baker (Cory Baker), Christopher King (Camila King), Ryan Liotta, Brittany Liotta, Jordan Reus, Katelyn Ward, Caden Kralik and Riley Kralik; his five great-grandchildren, Madison King, Myla Baker, Giovanni King, Noah King and Madden Reus; four sons-in-law, Brian Liotta, Jimmy Reus, Kevin Krug, June Bug Sanchez; his sister-in-law, Shelly Kralik, and two nephews, Zachary Kralik and Jayson Fischer. Family will receive friends on Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Osceola Memory Gardens Funeral Home, 2000 12th Street in St. Cloud. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. also on Saturday, March 16th, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 700 Brown Chapel Road, in St. Cloud. A Celebration of Life will be held following the Mass from 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the St. Cloud Community Center. 3101 17th St., St. Cloud, FL 34769 Please rsvp/text to 407-908-8743 with name and count and any covered dish, desert, etc to share will be appreciated. In lieu of flowers, John loved any kind of plant. Arrangements under the direction of Osceola Memory Gardens Funeral Home, St. Cloud. For online condolences, visit www.OsceolaMemGds.com. 407-957-2511.

John Nicholas Kralik

August 14, 1941 - March 9, 2024