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Official Obituary of

Michael Kretzinger

July 1, 1958 ~ June 30, 2024 (age 65) 65 Years Old

Michael Kretzinger Obituary

Michael Kretzinger, 65, June 30, 2024.  Loving husband and best friend to Colleen (nee DeVincent), devoted father of Kristen Craig (Matthew), Erin Trout (Rick) and Morgan Kretzinger. Grandfather of Kelsey, Matthew, Brayden, Brooklynne and Bryson. Michael was the son of the late John and Patricia (nee McKenna) Kretzinger and the brother of Mary Kretzinger, Ernest Kretzinger (MaryJo), and the late Jack Kretzinger, Robert DeVincent (Alexis) and Jennifer Seidel (Eric).  Uncle to John, Kevin, the late Christopher, Brody, Parker, Ema and Bryce.  

Michael passed peacefully after an 18 month battle with tongue cancer. Mike will always be remembered for his quick, contagious smile and sense of humor and his ability to make everyone feel welcomed and special. Mike was an avid lover of Philadelphia and college sports and relaxing vacations on the beautiful beaches of Aruba. He has friends from all over the world who will mourn his loss. The loss we all feel will be filled with beautiful memories and love.

Relatives and friends are invited to a Visitation on Monday, July 8, 2024 from 9:00 - 11:00 A.M. at Hollen Funeral Home, Inc., 3160 Grant Avenue (West of Academy Road), Philadelphia, PA 19114.  Service at 11:00 A.M.

To share condolences with Michael's family, please go to www.hollenfuneralhome.com.

Flowers should be delivered on Sunday, July 7, 2024 between Noon and 4:00 P.M.

Arrangements by Hollen Funeral Home, Inc., Thomas J. Fluehr, Funeral Director, 3160 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114, 215-698-2500, www.hollenfuneralhome.com.

 

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Services

Visitation
Monday
July 8, 2024

9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Hollen Funeral Home, Inc.
3160 Grant Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19114

Service
Monday
July 8, 2024

11:00 AM
Hollen Funeral Home, Inc.
3160 Grant Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19114

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