Peter Kravitz Obituary

Peter Kravitz
Peter Kravitz, of Arlington, VA, passed away unexpectedly on July 4th, 2025. He was born on Sept. 8, 1948, in Newton, MA, the eldest son of Mark and Marjorie Kravitz. Mr. Kravitz grew up in Manchester, CT, and graduated from Manchester High School in 1966. It was at his 15th high school reunion that he reconnected with and married the love of his life, Ramone (nee Salcius) Kravitz. They were married for 43 years.
He earned a B.A. from Boston University and a J.D. from Boston University School of Law in 1973. He went on to receive an LL.M. from Georgetown University Law Center.
Peter's career span included working for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the law firm of Kirkpatrick & Lockhardt, where he specialized in financial and banking issues. He moved on from there into government affairs and lobbying. He retired in 2013, as Director of Congressional and Political Affairs for the American Institute of CPA's.
After retirement, he served on the Board of Directors at Boston University School of General Studies for 15 years. He also remained professionally engaged by donating his resources and time as a mentor, and was active in the internship program at The Fund of American Studies.
His friends knew him as steadfast and loyal. Peter cherished time with friends and family throughout his life. He loved being around people, collecting wine, grilling the perfect steak, making his famous Caesar salad, and throwing dinner parties. He looked forward each year to running in the Manchester Road Race and did so for 40 years. In his younger days, he was a competitive race car driver. Peter was also an avid car enthusiast and collector of classical cars, participating in car shows and logging many miles with the top down in his Jaguars, Ferrari and Porsches, and developed a community of loyal "car friends", going to cars and coffee and weekly luncheons. His favorite car was his 1959 XK150 Jaguar, which he personally restored, and which won awards at many car shows.
He is survived by his wife, Ramone Salcius Kravitz, his mother, Marjorie Kravitz, two sisters, Ellen (Kevin) and Judy (Bob), and numerous nieces and nephews.
Peter and Ramone especially treasured their time together at their beach home in Avalon, NJ, where the vibrant sunsets mirrored the grace with which he lived-and left-this world.
All are welcome to join the family at the Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home, 419 Buckland Road, South Windsor, CT 06074, on Sunday, July 20, 2025, for calling hours from 2:00 pm -4:00 pm, with a service of remembrance at 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation at www.michaeljfox.org for Parkinson's Research. To watch the service of remembrance online or to leave a message of condolence, please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com .