Craig, my beautiful cousin and Godfather to my daughter, Alysa, we are shattered by this loss.  I replay our last conversations in my mind over and over again, because they were recent and filled with affirmations of love and like always, so much laughter. I keep hearing you laugh and I try to hear your voice. I love your voice. You’re larger than life, one of a kind, never to be replaced. I loved to introduce you to everyone I knew when you’d visit, and when I went back to NY from Cali to visit I’d make sure everyone and anyone who was with me got to meet my cousin Craig. You were as direct as anyone I’ve ever met, but ALWAYS kind. I love that about you. I love your big, beautiful heart! God I love you so much! Alysa and I will continue to pour all of our love for you into your absolutely angelic daughters, whom you adored with a fierceness like no other. You beautiful, beautiful man, my only experience with what it must feel like to have a big brother who would do anything to protect. You are my brother. You are my tribe, eternally. Your last text to me was “I love you so much, I still can’t believe I’m your daughter’s godfather, it’s still an honor after all these years.” Nothing left unsaid. Thank you my angel. Thank you for your love. Save me a spot on the other side, cuz. - Ang

Adrian Buckley Client

I will miss Craig . Full of positive energy and hard working. A great family man.
Craig invested money for me. But it wasn't the money that kept me connected to Craig. I really enjoyed how interested he was in so many topics and I will miss getting called every week to hear what was happening. I was shocked to hear the sad news. My sympathies go out to his family 


Craig was such a great person.  I miss him very much!  He was such a big personality that just filled you with positive energy and motivation.  He was so respectful of his clients and he would do anything to help you.  He put family first and was very clear about that.  He loved his family deeply.  He was also a man of God.  Was refreshing to hear him speak God's truth.  My heart and prayers go out to Craig's family.  May God’s never ending love and healing be with you in this time of mourning.  God's peace on you.  Craig will always be remembered!

Craig, the news of your passing has hit me like a tonne of bricks.
(I know you would have loved the use of the metric system in your obituary.)  The overwhelming sadness I'm feeling now is countered by the joy that you brought to my life over the past decade or so, I was lucky that you were in my life for that time. You called things how you saw them, which was refreshing. Your use of the word degenerate when speaking to me brought me lots of joy and one of the many, many things I will miss about you. You were a true original and my life will be less without you in it. 
Love you long time buddy,
Jim D. Horne
Sydney Australia




Craig,
I will keep you in my prayers and in my heart. May God have you close to him and intercede for your beautiful girls.
RIP
Miriam C.

Craig will be forever missed.  He had one speed and it was full.  He was one of the most successful, driven and down to earth guy’s you could ever be around.  His love for his girls and his family was second to none.  I am deeply saddened by this news.  Every Pravata family member is in my and our families prayers.  Love you always brotha,
Dan O’Neill and family

Words alone can not express my sympathy for Craig's family, friends and coworkers
 What a fantastic individual. Craig had a huge heart and  loved his children so so much.
He talked very often about his love for family. RIP my friend 
  You will be greatly missed🙏
Eddie Rypkema
South Dakota

Worked with Craig for a number of years and became friends while we worked together. Last time I saw Craig was in the Dominican Republic at a conference we attended together. Very sorry to hear about his passing. Keeping his family and children in my prayers. R.I.P. Craig.

Craig, I am so heartbroken you are not with us. I have great memories of us hanging out and those days were carefree and indelible, imprinted and etched in my heart and soul. I love you and going to miss that beautiful face and huge personality, that smile. Last time we caught up was at St A's and at Europa, you looked great, you and your new beautiful family. The Pravatas are a class act, always, a beautiful family ( love you Chuck, love you Chris, I am so sorry). 

Craig, you will always be in my heart and in my memories till I die, your boy, your brother,  always, 
"Joe Hash "
Jolan Nagi 

Love you!!!

Our deepest condolences To you Charlie and your family.  You are all in our prayers.  Fred and Lucille Cerbini 

OBITUARY

Craig Matthew Pravata

August 6, 1976 – December 30, 2021

Cusimano & Russo Funeral Home

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