Martin Kralik

OXFORD - Martin S. "Slim" "Topper" Kralik, 86, of Liberty Lane, died Tuesday, September 16, 2014, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence in Worcester. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Rita F. (Barrette) Kralik of Oxford; many nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by three brothers and five sisters. He was born in Webster, the son of the late Edward and Elizabeth (Sugar) Kralik, and lived in Webster, Dudley, and Sturbridge, before moving to Oxford 15 years ago. He graduated from Bartlett High School in Webster, and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was an office worker at several companies in the area for many years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion Post 58 in Oxford. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 19, 2014, at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 24 Dudley Hill Rd., Dudley. A calling hour will be held on Friday from 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. at Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford, prior to the Mass. Burial will follow at St. Anthony's Cemetery in Webster. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence, 10 Judith Rd., Worcester, MA 01602.