Help After Death
All of us at the pharmacy were very sad to hear of the passing of a long time, loyal patient of ours Maria P.
She was of limited financial means, on Medicaid and with no family to help her, but she still managed to commute back to our pharmacy to use our services, even after she moved out of the neighborhood.
We recently learned that she was feeling very ill and had telephoned some acquaintances to ask for help, but no one was available.
She finally telephoned the police but they were too late, she passed away before they arrived!
One of the acquaintances, that she hadn't seen for several months, checked in and finally discovered that she had passed away.
They found out that there was no one available to make the funeral arrangements.
They looked up some of Maria's family in another state but the family did not want to help or get involved!
The acquaintances, Nineth and Jaime, took it upon themselves to start arrangements and to look for donations to cover the $2,100 funeral costs.
They were only able to raise $1,200.
After learning of the situation from a patient of ours, Mr. H., I was deeply saddened and felt compelled to help.
I donated $900 to cover the remaining funeral expenses.
I felt that Maria P. was a good person and a loyal customer that helped to keep us in business by using our pharmacy, so now it was my time to give back and help her, even after her passing!
John Kranjac, R.Ph. / Owner
Maram Pharmacy & Surgicals
She was of limited financial means, on Medicaid and with no family to help her, but she still managed to commute back to our pharmacy to use our services, even after she moved out of the neighborhood.
We recently learned that she was feeling very ill and had telephoned some acquaintances to ask for help, but no one was available.
She finally telephoned the police but they were too late, she passed away before they arrived!
One of the acquaintances, that she hadn't seen for several months, checked in and finally discovered that she had passed away.
They found out that there was no one available to make the funeral arrangements.
They looked up some of Maria's family in another state but the family did not want to help or get involved!
The acquaintances, Nineth and Jaime, took it upon themselves to start arrangements and to look for donations to cover the $2,100 funeral costs.
They were only able to raise $1,200.
After learning of the situation from a patient of ours, Mr. H., I was deeply saddened and felt compelled to help.
I donated $900 to cover the remaining funeral expenses.
I felt that Maria P. was a good person and a loyal customer that helped to keep us in business by using our pharmacy, so now it was my time to give back and help her, even after her passing!
John Kranjac, R.Ph. / Owner
Maram Pharmacy & Surgicals
Nice website..... I think all of you are wonderful and recommend you as much as possible.....
It is great knowing that you can call and speak to a Pharmacist who is a real pharmacist and actually has the answers and above all...the sincere care for helping their customers and patients.
Thank you for being there.... and Bill..you are so helpful and patient...
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Anna,
Thank you so much for your kind words!
I will pass them on to Bill.
I am so happy to hear that we are taking good care of you.
It feels great to help others.
This is the true value of life!
Please contact us whenever you need.
Best Regards Always,
John Kranjac
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Maram is by far, more than the archetypal
pharmacy.
Maram's owner, John Kranjac. has created a "community
central"--where clients, patients, consumers, are able to receive personal attention.
Also, the entire staff's attitude, suggests they all went to "sensitivity training school."
At the cornerstone of 77th street and 37th avenue, the pharmacy's super sized windows provide local artists visions of the world- by way of their creative arts. And in doing so, the Jackson Heights Community enjoys the cultural benefits of its community.
The window displays by Carlos Figuerora
brighten the neighborhood, each holiday season.
Above all, the pharmacy's rhythm is an open one; welcoming new ideas and suggestions.
Its goal, no doubt, is "moving forward."
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