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William Karvelas Obituary
Venice, FL - William Karvelas, 88 of Venice, Florida, Formerly North Brunswick, NJ, died peacefully on April 29, 2020.
Born and raised in New Brunswick, NJ, he is survived by his wife of 46 years, Wanda (Vetter), his two stepdaughters Sharon (Dave) Steen and Randi Butcher (Jim Shook), two grandchildren David Steen and Brianna Butcher and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by his nieces Andrea (Mel) Robertson, Cindy (Dave) Kozlowski, Marianne (Billy) Hadzimichalis, and Alyssa (Neil) Marchesi and many great nieces and nephews who lovingly referred to him as Dabba Dabba. Bill was predeceased by his parents, Andrew and Alice (Lea), his brother Thomas (Katherine) Karvelas, and his sister Joanna (Harold) Perry.
Bill was a licensed land surveyor. He worked in the Engineering Department for the City of New Brunswick for many years before retiring in 1989. Bill had a gift of
making people feel at ease and was a loyal friend to many. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends at his home at the Jersey Shore and in Venice, Florida, and was an avid golfer. He will be remembered for his generous nature and his ability to bring humor to any situation. He will be forever loved and missed by those whose lives he touched. He truly was our "treasure."
Due to the Coronavirus, a memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at a later date.
Donations in his memory can be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation: https://tunnel2towers.org/
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Judy Lund-Lapp
May 14, 2020
I had the pleasure of working with Bill in the Engineering Dept for many years. Every day he had us laughing over either a joke, a story or just one line as he was walking by the desk. I will always smile when I think of him! Wanda, my sincerest condolences to you and your family,
Terry
May 13, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
May 13, 2020
Bill was one of the funniest men that I have even known. I was an attorney for the City of New Brunswick many years ago and had the pleasure of working with Bill on a few projects and thoroughly enjoyed having the pleasure of knowing him. Great guy. Ralph Stanzione, Homosassa, Florida
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Peter Skokos
May 13, 2020
Very sorry to hear of our cousin's passing. My father, George Skokos, would often talk about his cousins from New Brunswick and his close family from Trenton.
Pat LoPresti Morahan
May 12, 2020
Rest in Peace Bill. I will always remember you for your quick wit and always making me laugh. May God Bless you.
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