Julie Ann Kranich, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at CT Hospice in Branford after a period of declining health. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward F. Kranich. Julie was the loving mother of Edward J. Kranich (Linda) of Raymond, Me., Michael Kranich of Rochester, N.H., Karen Fox (Ken) of Cape Cod, Mass., James Kranich (Diane) of Durham, and Ellen Papa (Dave) of North Haven. She was the proud grandmother of ten: Elise Holder (Jorden), Katharine Wojcik (Josh), Edward P. Kranich (fiancée-Amanda), Elizabeth Kranich, Jeff Kranich, Megan Fox, Ryan Fox (Lisa), Caitlyn Kranich (fiancé-Justin), Valerie Papa, and Jillian Papa. She was the great grandmother of 7 cherished great grandchildren. Julie is also survived by her brother, Eugene Seitlinger, and many nieces and nephews who refer to her lovingly as “Auntie Dootsie”. Julie was predeceased by her sister, Adrienne C. Roberts, and her two brothers, John, and David Seitlinger. Julie Ann was born in Meriden CT., August 18, 1931, daughter of the late Julius and Gertrude (Keller) Seitlinger. She was a parishioner and student of St. Mary’s Church in Meriden and she graduated from Meriden High School, Class of 1949. Julie went on to become the first in her family to earn a college degree, graduating as a registered nurse from the Ona Wilcox School of Nursing in Middletown, CT. Julie was employed by the City of Meriden as a public health nurse, assigned to Maloney High School, where she enjoyed the students she cared for, and the friendship of her colleagues friendships that endured long past retirement! Julie retired in 1991. Her years spent at Maloney were some of the happiest of her life. Julie enjoyed reading, gardening, attending musical productions in N.Y.C. and at the Goodspeed Opera House. She enjoyed traveling with friends and family and learning about new destinations. A highlight in her life was a trip to Italy and Germany while visiting her daughter living overseas. Many family vacations were spent camping in the mountains of New Hampshire, or the beaches of Cape Cod. She enjoyed visiting her family in Florida, and Maine. She celebrated every holiday, hosting many of them and enthusiastically decorating for each one. She was known for making delicious deviled eggs, and her potato salad was fondly called “the world’s best” by family members! Of all Julie’s accomplishments, her family was by far her greatest achievement. She created a large, close-knit, and loving family and together they will continue to honor her memory by remaining close and being supportive of each other. Julie will be missed by many, but she will live in our hearts for always. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish, Holy Angels Campus, 585 Main St. South Meriden, at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 22, 2021. Burial will follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery. There are no calling hours. The John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 E. Main St., Meriden, CT 06450 is entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Judes Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. For online condolences, please visit jferryfh.com.