It is with great sadness that the family of Paul Kraselsky announces his passing on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at the age of 70. Paul passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Paul will be lovingly remembered by his spouse of 24 years Gary Ide of West Hartford, CT. In addition to his spouse, Paul is survived by his daughter, Erika Whetzel and her husband, Jeremy, of Newington, CT; his sisters, Barbara Levine and her husband, Rick, of Tampa, FL, Gayle Stern of Indio, CA and Karen Goldstein and her husband, Steven, of Atlanta, GA; his beloved granddaughters, Arianna and Kailynn Whetzel; his mother in law, Shirley Ide; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Paul was the son of the late Aaron and Kay Kraselsky and he was predeceased by his brother Robert Kraselsky. He had numerous friends that are a large part of his extended family.
Funeral services will be held in the Sanctuary of Temple Sinai, 41 West Hartford Road, Newington, CT on Friday, May 26, 2017 at 2:30pm with Rabbi Jeffrey Bennett officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Red Cross. Arrangements are entrusted to Weinstein Mortuary, Hartford, CT. For further information, directions or to sign the guest book for Paul, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm.