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STANLEY H. KONEFAL

1921 - 2015

STANLEY H. KONEFAL obituary, 1921-2015, Jupiter, Fl

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1921

DIED

2015

STANLEY KONEFAL Obituary

KONEFAL, Stanley H., M.D. Passed away in Jupiter, Florida on July 2nd after a brief illness. A Mass of Christian Burial took place at Saint Paul of the Cross Church in North Palm Beach, Florida. Stanley was born on September 14, 1921 to Joseph and Mary Konefal in New Britain, Connecticut. Stanley attended Alliance Junior College in Pennsylvania in 1941 and graduated Tufts University, Massachusetts, in 1943. While at Tufts he became a member of Zeta Psi Fraternity. He continued his education earning his M.D. from Boston University School of Medicine. After completing his surgical residency at Cambridge City Hospital, Dr. Konefal practiced general surgery for his entire career at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Santa Maria Hospital, and New England Memorial Hospital. Dr. Konefal trained in the U.S. Army during medical school. He was a military surgeon in the army in Orleans, France from 1954 to 1956. While living in Massachusetts Dr. Konefal was a communicant of Saint Joseph Church in Medford, and Our Lady of Victory Church in Centerville. Dr.Konefal was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Catherine (Arigo). Stanley and Catherine lived and raised their children in Medford, Massachusetts. They enjoyed time with family and friends at their summer home on Cape Cod in Centerville. Dr. and Mrs. Konefal spent a long and happy retirement in Florida for more than twenty years.

Dr.Konefal leaves three married children: Stanley H. Konefal, Jr., M.D. (Joan) of Westfield, MA; Joseph J. Konefal, M.D. (Karen) of Norfolk, VA; and Catherine A. Murray (Peter) of Centerville, MA. He leaves eight grandchildren: Katie (John); Joseph (Kate); Cate (Ian); Christopher (Nicole); Stephen: Patricia (Benjamin); David (Kaela); and Mary, along with three great grandchildren: Emma, Owen, and Wyatt. He also leaves behind his sisters and their families: Clara Bakaj, Anna Danko, Bernice Chausse, of Connecticut, and Helen Blois of Maine. Charitable donations in Dr. Konefal's memory may be made to either one of the following: Saint Clare School, 821 Prosperity Farms Rd., North Palm Beach, FL, 33408. Saint Paul of the Cross Church, 10970 State Road A1A, North Palm Beach, FL, 33408.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 20 to Jul. 26, 2015.

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August 5, 2015

To my nephews Stan and Joseph, and my niece and God child Catherine and Elaine Foster and her family. My husband and I are so grateful for the many years we had with my brother Stan. He was one of the kindest and most generous brother a person could have. Although he was an accomplished surgeon he was a very warm and caring person who was always concerned about the well-being of his family. Unfortunately we live quite a distance from Stan however, we were blessed to have been able to spend time with Stan over the years. Although Stan lived a blessed life we have truly lost a loved one. We take great comfort in knowing that Stan is with God, Catherine and our loved ones. We are also very grateful to Elaine, Susie and Mike and their family for the many kindness shown us. Love and Blessings Helen and Jim Blois

Sena Moran

July 28, 2015

Grandpa Stan, you were such a kind, appreciative, and generous soul and I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to get to know you. You will be dearly missed by your Florida family. Thank you for being there for my grandmother Elaine. To the extended Konefal family, I send my sincerest condolences and prayers.

RJ Oenbrink

July 27, 2015

Dr. Stan was a cherished memory in my life as well as our lives.
He loved my Grandmother, Elaine very very much. I appreciate all the happiness he brought her.
He loved us as his own. Always asked us about school and things going on in our lives. He was family.
Thank you for leaving a happy memory in our lives, Stan. We will miss you until we see you again.

Happy second marriage

Susie Graham

July 26, 2015

Stanley with wife Elaine

Susie Graham

July 26, 2015

Anne Gelinas

July 26, 2015

To the Family of Dr. Konefal, Anne Gelinas of Westfield, MA sends her sympathy to all at this sad time.

Maureen Casey Hennessy

July 25, 2015

Sorry to hear of Dr. Konefal's passing. He was our doctor growing up in Medford...My parents Eddie and Lorraine Casey loved him.

George Hepner

July 21, 2015

Dr.Stan & Joan: Just noticed of the passing of your dad and father in law and extend my sincerest sympathy. George

Diane Szlachetka

July 21, 2015

Stan and Joan....so sorry to hear of the loss of your father / father-in-law. Most sincere condolences to you and your family.
Diane Szlachetka

Marty and Diane Kearney

July 21, 2015

Dear Stan, Joan and Family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We hope that your many fond and happy memories will fill your hearts and help to ease the pain during this difficult time. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

July 21, 2015

Dr. Konefal was an amazing person and doctor. He saved my child's life many years ago via a surgery no one else would attempt. I will forever be grateful for his loving heart, kindness and his skills as an amazing doctor. Heaven just got another amazing angel. God Bless you always Dr. Konefal.

AnnMarie R

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