CDR Stephen Carr Kratovil, Jr.

January 31, 1980 - November 9, 2018

01/31/1980 - 11/09/2018

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Service
Friday November 16, 2018
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
U40 Auditorium
Bellinger Blvd.
Norfolk, VA 23511
Directions
Additional Information:

Non-military guests should park at the Navy Exchange’s Phoenix Movie Theater, which is located at 1500 Mall Drive, Norfolk, VA 23505 and shuttles will be arranged to the memorial service.

CDR Stephen Carr Kratovil, Jr., of Norfolk, passed away on November 9, 2018. He was born in New York City on January 31, 1980 to Stephen Carr Kratovil and Barbara W. Kratovil. Carr was a Navy Commander (O-5) and served as a Naval Flight Officer stationed at Naval Station Norfolk and was preparing to take command of VAW-125, the E2D Hawkeye squadron with Carrier Air Wing Five based in Iwakuni, Japan. 
 
Carr was a 1998 graduate of Middlesex School in Concord, MA, where he made many lifelong friends. In 2002, he graduated from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA, and afterwards he pursued his dream of becoming a Naval Flight Officer. He was commissioned through Officer Candidate School in January 2003 and earned his wings of gold as a Naval Flight Officer in December 2004. During his distinguished career, CDR Kratovil flew over 200 combat missions and logged over 2,200 hours in various aircraft and accumulated over 750 arrested landings. His personal decorations include the Navy Commendation (2 Awards), the Navy Achievement Medal (2 awards) and various other medals, unit and campaign awards. Carr was an avid outdoorsman and athlete. He was a charming, kind man who loved his family and would do anything for his friends.
 
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Dr. Kristina Black Kratovil; their canine companions Salty, Thor and Loki; parents Stephen and Barbara Kratovil; brother Werner Kratovil and his wife Suzette; mother and father-in-law Ron and Kathy Black; brother-in-law Ronald L. Black II and his wife Louise; sister-in-law Kelli Jean Thomas and her husband Jack as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and other beloved relatives, and friends. 
 
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, November 16, 2018, at the U40 Auditorium Building at Naval Station Norfolk at 1:00 PM, doors to open at noon. Non-military guests should park at the Navy Exchange’s Phoenix Movie Theater, which is located at 1500 Mall Drive, Norfolk, VA 23505 and shuttles will be arranged to the memorial service. Final rest will be at Arlington National Cemetery. 
 
The Altmeyer Funeral Home-Southside Chapel is assisting with arrangements. The family has created a memorial website at www.forevermissed.com/stephen-carr-kratovil which will offer additional information and a location for condolences.
 
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to the VAW-VRC Memorial Scholarship Fund at http://vaw-vrc-memorialfund.org/.
 

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Bruce Bodner, MD, Cpt. US Army Flt Surgeon, Rtd
5 years ago

Dear Kristi,

It is with deep regrets and remorse that Joanne and I have just heard of your loss. When last we spoke you were looking forward to an adventure with your flyer in Japan. We want you to know how deeply we feel about this sudden change for you and the family. Always your friend and former patient. Dr B

InYong and Sam Lee
5 years ago

Sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers. With deepest sympathy.

Charles & Kristina Griffith
5 years ago

Kristi,
We loved being your patients. Our deepest condolences, prayers, and best wishes.

Irwin Kroskin
5 years ago

Nancy joins me in sending our deepest sympathy.

Irwin Kroskin
5 years ago

I am terribly sorry to hear about your grievous loss. I can’t imagine your sadness. I heard about your husband’s death to late to attend the funeral, but I am thinking about you. Words are inadequate to express my feelings for you. I wish you healing when you are ready.

Deborah Shick
5 years ago

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for Carr, Kristi, and your families.

Chase Milner
5 years ago

Commander Stephen Carr Kratovil, Jr. is a hero to many, including me. Thank you for your faithful and devoted service to our country. I pray for peace and thanksgiving for his family, whose grief may turn to joy to celebrate a life well lived.

Patty Shipley
5 years ago

Kristi, I am so very sorry for your lost of Carr. He was a fine officer and a good man. He loved your smile, always remember that. My love to you and your family.