Mrs. Libby (Samet) Kraft was in high school when her family moved to Passaic, where her father opened a pediatric office. It wasn’t long before Dr. Samet became a well-known member of the community and a beloved doctor.  Together with his wife, Dr. Samet went above and beyond his responsibility as a doctor. A pediatrician can be privy to many non-medical issues that a family might be dealing with; the Samets stepped in quietly to take care of so many people’s needs. Libby shares: “My father was there for everyone. But he was also always there for us.”

It was Mrs. Samet who first came down with Covid. The children were worried but reassured by their father that she would be fine. And she was, B”H.  When Dr. Samet became sick, although they were also worried, the children encouraged each other that he would also be fine. Unfortunately, the Malach Hamaves snuck in and took the life of this beloved husband, father and doctor.

Mrs. Kraft shares the details of her family’s grief journey. More than anything, her mother and siblings benefited from connecting and from supporting one another. And that is what they continue to do. Most amazingly, their wonderful, positive, understanding mother continues to encourage and help each of her children, as she learns to live without her beloved partner and husband.

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