Mason Kraese, 27, of Huntington Station, NY – Beloved Son, Brother, Grandson, Friend, and Dedicated Public Servant.
September 8, 2025: LIVE Last Alarm Ceremony for Mason Kraese, Firefighter video.
On Monday, September 8, 2025 at 10:00AM, Mason’s fellow Huntington Manor Fire Department firefighters, family and friends gathered outside the Huntington Manor Fire Department at 1650 New York Avenue, Huntington Station, NY for his Last Alarm Ceremony.
A “Last Alarm” ceremony is a solemn firefighter tradition honoring a departed colleague, marking the end of their service. This ceremony serves as a formal farewell, recognizing the firefighter’s sacrifice and dedication to the community.
Mason Kraese’s casket was placed in the bed of the vintage Huntington Manor Fire Department fire truck. The truck and fire department building were draped in black and purple bunting, and the digital sign on the fire department lawn displayed messages honoring Mason’s service. An enormous American Flag was draped between the raised ladders of 2 fire trucks parked on East 12th Street along with several fire department vehicles with lettering dedicating them to Mason’s memory. Led by a Suffolk County Police Department ceremonial motorcycle escort, the vintage fire truck procession, with Pall Bearers walking alongside, travelled slowly down East 12th Street, onto New York Avenue and turned left onto East 13th Street. Immediate family and friends followed the vintage truck to Melville Rural Cemetery for Mason’s Funeral Service.
Please keep the Kraese and Steenson families in your thoughts and prayers during this impossibly difficult time. Rest in Peace, Mason.
September 7, 2025: LIVE Firematic Service in Honor of Mason Kraese video.
The Kraese family requested that Huntington Matters live stream their son Mason’s services at Huntington Manor Fire Department, 1650 New York Avenue, Huntington Station, NY.
The Firematic Service is a highly ceremonial and traditional event that symbolize a firefighter’s devotion to duty, brotherhood, and the communities they serve. Firefighters, police officers, ambulance corps volunteers and other first responders from across Long Island came in full dress uniform to pay their respects. They lined the very large room to capacity, continuing down the hall, stairs and into the garage below. In small groups by department, every responder marched to Mason Kraese’s casket, turned as a group toward him, gave a final salute to Mason, then departed with military precision.
The Huntington Manor Fire Department Chaplain shared about Mason and led attendees in a prayer. Mason’s mother, Mary Beth Kraese, brothers Colton and Gunnar Kraese, Grandfather, family members, fellow firefighters and friends shared stories highlighting the funny, passionate, caring, unique and adventurous person that Mason was.
We estimate approximately 1,000 people marched and attended Mason’s incredibly moving Firematic Service. Mason Kraese was a 3rd generation Huntington Manor Fire Department firefighter.
September 6, 2025: Obituary from M A Connell Funeral Home:
It is with deep sorrow that we announce that Mason Kraese, age 27, passed away tragically in an ATV accident on August 30, 2025.
Born and raised in Huntington Station, Mason was the cherished son of Phillip and Mary Beth Kraese, and a devoted brother to Gunnar and Colton Kraese. He was the treasured grandson of Richard and Barbara Kraese and Frederick Steenson, and is predeceased by his beloved grandmother, Elizabeth Steenson.
Mason is also mourned by his loving extended family, including his aunt Elizabeth Glidden, cousins Erin, Zachary, Aiden, and Logan, uncle Frederick Steenson and aunt Laura Steenson, and their children, Freddie, Delana, and Andrew. And he leaves behind countless friends, coworkers, classmates and peers who grieve his loss.
A graduate of Walt Whitman High School (Class of 2016), Mason was a valued member of the Varsity Football Team. After graduating, Mason became a skilled and dedicated Steamfitter with Local 638, working at Trane Technologies, where he earned the respect of his colleagues for his craftsmanship and work ethic.
Mason was also a proud volunteer firefighter with the Huntington Manor Fire Department, where he served his community with unwavering commitment, and was an active participant in the Motorized Drill Team.
Mason’s passions were as big as his heart—from Country music and his pick-up truck, to quiet time in his garden, Mason found beauty in so many aspects of his life. He equally loved exploring with his spirit’s vast curiosity, and simply enjoying time with friends and family. He was an organ donor, and a true leader, who loved his community and country, and gave of himself with quiet strength and sincere pride.
Mason’s passing leaves an unfillable space in the lives of all who knew him. He will be remembered for his kindness, loyalty, and the energy he brought to everything he touched.
Visitation Services will be held at:
Huntington Manor Fire Department
1650 New York Ave
Huntington Station, NY 11746
Saturday, September 6, 2025
1:00 PM–5:00 PM and 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Sunday, September 7, 2025
1:00 PM–4:00 PM and 6:00 PM–9:00 PM, with Firematic Services at 7:00 PM.
Burial will take place on Monday, September 8 at Melville Rural Cemetery (for invited family and friends).
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Mason Kraese Scholarship Foundation, dedicated to supporting a deserving high school student pursuing a career in the trades. Information will be forthcoming.
Link to the Community Calendar Event with GPS Directions.
August 31, 2025 – Huntington Matters posted this announcement on our social media channels:
“💔 We are devastated to learn of the passing of Mason Kraese in an accident. Mason, 27 is the oldest son of Phil and Mary Beth Kraese. Mary Beth was one of the founders of Huntington Matters and served on our Executive Board for many years. Please keep the Kraese and Steenson families, the Huntington Manor Fire Department and Mason’s friends and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers. We will share the arrangements when they are announced. May Mason Rest in Peace with our Lord forever. 🙏🏼”
September 1, 2025 – Huntington Matters shared a link to the Meal Schedule to our social media channels. Within 2 hours the schedule was full through October:
A meal schedule has been set up to help feed the Kraese family during this impossibly difficult time where a thousand decisions must be made and meal planning becomes overwhelming. This is how our community can help sustain and nourish them as they grieve.
September 2, 2025 – Huntington Manor Fire Department announced the services for Mason Kraese.
