John Clifton Kaufmann
John Clifton Kaufmann
July 5, 1951 ~ October 3, 2014
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The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 25, 2014 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.
John Clifton Kaufmann, 63, of St. Mary’s City, MD passed away on October 3, 2014. Born on July 5, 1951 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Helen Lawrence Kaufmann and H. Clifton Kaufmann. John was the loving husband of Karen Lorenzi Kaufmann. He is survived by his children Carlyle Laurel Kaufmann of California, MD, and Holly Paige Kaufmann of St. Mary’s City, MD. John graduated from T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria, VA in 1969 and graduated in 1973 from Madison College. He moved to St. Mary’s County in 1987. John was a founding member, Chairman & CEO of National Technologies Associates, Inc., Lexington Park, Maryland. He was a devoted husband, father, and family man. John was past Commodore of Corinthian Yacht Club, and was an avid boater and angler.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 25, 2014 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. Interment will be private. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the Ridge Volunteer. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 456 Ridge, MD 20680, WETA (Public Television) 3939 Campbell Avenue Arlington, VA 22206, and/or charity of your choice.
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July 5, 1951 ~ October 3, 2014
John Clifton Kaufmann, 63, of St. Mary’s City, MD passed away on October 3, 2014. Born on July 5, 1951 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Helen Lawrence Kaufmann and H. Clifton Kaufmann. John was the loving husband of Karen Lorenzi Kaufmann. He is survived by his children Carlyle Laurel Kaufmann of California, MD, and Holly Paige Kaufmann of St. Mary’s City, MD. John graduated from T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria, VA in 1969 and graduated in 1973 from Madison College. He moved to St. Mary’s County in 1987. John was a founding member, Chairman & CEO of National Technologies Associates, Inc., Lexington Park, Maryland. He was a devoted husband, father, and family man. John was past Commodore of Corinthian Yacht Club, and was an avid boater and angler.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 25, 2014 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. Interment will be private. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the Ridge Volunteer. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 456 Ridge, MD 20680, WETA (Public Television) 3939 Campbell Avenue Arlington, VA 22206, and/or charity of your choice.
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“I was shocked when I read of John’s passing. I will always remember him as a good friend and neighbor! Karen, I am keeping you and the girls in my prayers. “
“Ryland and I were honored to know John and call him our friend. His laughter will be missed but his memory will never fade.”
“To a great man who will be missed. I enjoyed knowing you through our time while I was cutting your hair. RIP MY FRIEND”
“Karen & girls, I was so very shocked and saddened to hear of John’s sudden passing. I still can’t beleive it. Please accept my deepest and sincerest sympathies. And know that you are on my mind, in my heart, and foremost in my prayers. Rick”
“Karen, our thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls.”
“So sorry to here of Mr. Kaufmann’s passing. Such a great man to work for and even greater as a friend. Always interested in our personal life. His knowledge and leadership will be greatly missed. “
“Such a shock and terrible loss, Karen. John was always there for all of us. So many great memories! The two of you were at the center of activities and friendships, Karen. This friendship was particularly important to us as We started our membership in 1998. Please know that the family is in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Bob & Joan”
“Karen, Carhly and Holly, Please know how very sorry we were to hear about John. We only wish we could be there. Love you always Pat and Helen arektw “
“John was a great guy and we will miss him greatly!Karen ,I hope you and the girls will find some comfort in the near future. You are in our prayers ,and as you know a phone call away. Rest in peace John.”
“John was a good and kind man that we were privileged to know as a friend. He will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with Karen, Carlie,and Holly at this most difficult time. “
“Deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your husband. You and the girls will be in my prayers.”
“Karen, so sorry for your loss. Like everyone, we were shocked to here of John’s passing. We have you in our prayers, and you know to call on us if needed. He will be missed by all who knew him. “
“Deeply saddened.”
“John’s smile will always be remembered and we will keep the family in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Karen, so sorry to hear of Johns passing, you and the girls will be in our prayers.”
“John was a good friend to many, and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are of Karen, Carly and Holly in their time of sorrow. Rest in peace John.”
“We are so sorry to hear the sad news of John’s death. He was truly a special person and friend. We love you and the girls. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“You and the girls are in my thoughts and prayers. John loved his family and valued his friends. We will all miss his spirit. Life will go on and we will have wonderful memories of a man who was well love by his girls and his friends.”
“Dear Karen and Family, please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. It was truly a pleasure to work with him over the years and I wish you all the best.”
“Karen, Carlyle and Holly, We will be praying for you during this difficult time. John was a good man who will be missed. We were blessed to know him.”
“Karen, so very sorry to hear the news of John’s passing. His friendliness always added to our good times at CYC. Our best to you and the girls.”
“Karen, Carly, & Holly, you are all in my prayers. I will miss John more than I can express.”
“Karen so sorry about John’s passing. Prayers for you and your family.”
“We are so saddened by John’s sudden passing. He was a wonderful man to work for and also was a special friend. Our prayers are with you and the girls. While his loss is tragic, know that we will always remember him fondly. “
“John was much more than a boss, he was a friend who could be counted on. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Karen, Carlye, and Holly, our thoughts and prayer go out to you all. John was a good friend and confidant, I will really miss our trips south on the boat and all the good times with John.”
“Karen, and girls. I am so sorry for your loss. It is a great one. He was truly a great and caring man. I will miss him. I am still in shock over it all. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time and the months to come. I’m so sorry that I will not be able to attend his services to say my goodbyes but I am still needed in the care of my brother.”
“Mrs. Kaufmann, Carly and Holly, I am so very sorry for your lose. Your husband and father was an AWESOME man and a wonderful boss to work for. It is a sad day for all who ever had the honor to know him and his presence around the office will surely be missed. May he rest in pieace and may God watch over you and the girls as you try to find your way through these very sad and hard times. God Bless you all. “
“” Mr. “K” will be missed so much by so many. An honor to have known John. My prayers for all his family and many, many friends.””
“Karen and family. Absolutely stunned to hear of Johns passing. He was a good friend and great business partner. The company would not achieved what it did without him . Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this most difficult time . Fair winds and following seas my friend and thanks for always being there for me and others who needed your help and guidance .”
“As we see with all who have writen messages, John was a wonderful person and always a pleasure for me to work with. I’ll miss the yearly sea trials, his smiling face and gracious nature. We all have lost someone special, but just know that as Johns vessel passes over the horizon, from our site, a distant shore greats him with goodness and light. My deepest condolences to his famiily and friends. “
“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us everyday, unseen, unheard, but always near.”
“Mrs. Kaufmann, Carlyle and Holly, Mr Kaufmann was a wonderful person whom I had a lot of respect for, and a terrific boss. I will miss his wonderful smile. May the memories held deep within your hearts help to sooth your spirit at this diificult time. Thoughts of heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you all.”
“Never met Mr. Kaufmann, but I would like to express my most deepest condolences to his family. May the light of God continue to shine upon his family today and always. God bless.”
“Karen, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls. “
“Karen, I read about your Husband in the paper this morning. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your girls as are so many others thoughts and prayers I am sure. I am so sorry for your loss. “
“To the Kaufmann family – John Kaufmann was a lovely person and a great boss. You could always count on a smile and polite conversation, as he passed you in the hallway. His keen sense of humor made NTA a pleasant place to work. He will be dearly missed.”
“Some people go through life talking about doing the right thing, and some people do the right thing without talking about it–John was the latter. Ironically, I told him this during our last conversation and how much I appreciated the culture he infused into NTA. He will be missed!”
“We were shocked and greatly saddened to hear of John’s death. Although our paths have not crossed in recent years, John remains an integral part of our past and a dear memory. Our deepest sympathy to you, Karen, and to your daughters. May quiet times come your way soon to comfort your spirits.”
“Karen and family, I was so sorry to hear of john’s passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you.”
“Karen and family – so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all, God Bless.”