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Michael Kafka Obituary
AGE: 67 • Highland Park
Michael "Mike" Kafka, 67, died peacefully at home in Highland Park on Sunday January 11, 2015. He was born in New Brunswick on July 15 1947 to Steve and Anne Kafka. Mike was a United States Marine veteran of the Vietnam war where he served a tour of duty at Danang Air Base. He was discharged with honors when he returned home. Mike worked for the New Brunswick Parking Authority until his retirement.
He is survived by his mother Anne Kafka, his wife Jo-Ann, 2 sons Clifford and Keith, and his wife Stacey, 3 grandchildren Stephanie, Tommy and Steven and also 2 great grandchildren Addyson and Aedan. Mike has 2 surviving sisters Stephanie P. Wisbeski and Joann L. Timm and her husband Uwe and 3 nephews Craig LaRue, Mathew Timm and Jonathan Wisbeski and 2 nieces Melissa Glova and Michelle Wisbeski.
Michael enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. Services will be private and donations are to be given to the Wounded Warrior Project something very close to this proud marines heart. You may sign the "obituary" email "guestbook" at www.crabiel.com
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Stephen Kish
January 22, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Omar Safwat
January 15, 2015
Sorry for your loss. I worked with Mike for a long time at the NBPA. He was good man and friend. He is going to missed.
Joseph Deo
January 15, 2015
My condolences to the Kafka family. Mike was a co-worker of mine at the parking authority since 2003. I remember many fond memories of Mike. He will be missed.
January 15, 2015
So sorry for your loss.
Pattie Schmidt
January 15, 2015
So sorry about your dear brother. You're in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you and your family.
Debbie Hutto
January 15, 2015
My deepest sympathies to the whole family. Praying for you all
Anne Kafka
January 15, 2015
My dear son Michael my heart breaks I will never see your face again ,I love you forever till we meet again rest in peace dear son ,love your mommy
Joann Timm
January 15, 2015
Rest in peace my big brother I will miss you forever sempi fi
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