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Louise Karpf Obituary
Stanfordville, NY - Louise Karpf, 95, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, NY.
She was born on July 23, 1921 in Bakony Oszlop, Hungary.
They escaped Communist Hungary in 1941 and moved to Austria. There they had four children. In 1955 they immigrated to the United States where they settled in Bangall. They had their fifth child. Louise's and her husband built their home in 1963 in Stanfordville.
She was a devoted member of Immaculate Conception Church in Bangall. She loved the Stanford Grange dinners and was a member of Stanford Forever Young Club.
Grandma as she was called was always up for fun especially sleigh riding with her grandchildren or playing cards. She will be missed greatly by all who knew her.
On September 23, 1938 in Hungary she married Alexander Karpf Sr. He predeceased her on August 25, 1986.
Survivors include her three daughters, Theresa Pinczes of Standfordville, NY; Erika McManus of Cairo, NY; Anna Ahlf of Stanfordville, NY; two sons, Alexander Karpf Jr. of Zebulon, NC; Roger Karpf of Stanfordville, NY. eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, Magdalen Decker of Stanfordville, NY; and two brothers, Frank and Mike.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2016 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at the Peck & Peck Funeral Home, Pine Plains, NY.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM on Friday, October 7, 2016 at St. Joseph's Church, 15 North Ave. Millbrook, NY with Msgr. Gerardo J. Colacicco, officiating.
Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery / Bangall, NY
Memorial contributions are request to the Stanford Rescue Squad Stanfordville, NY 12581.
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Memories and Condolences
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October 7, 2016
My condolences to the family during this sad time. May you find comfort in God's word at John 6:40.
Josephine Powers
October 6, 2016
My deepest condolence to Roger and family
Richard Leigh
October 4, 2016
Alex,
Sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I wish you the strength to get through this hard time. Please e-mail me when you get the time.
Richard Leigh
Pleasant Valley, N.Y. 12569
BOB, DEB, KATHY AND ALL OF FAMILYS
October 4, 2016
Words do not come easy to me at a time like this ,
but hopefully you all know how much we loved her and love you all , and our thoughts are with you constantly to help you get thru this tough time.
We must continue to live with the many great memories of times we had with your Mother .
We must remember the pain is now gone , and she is with many loved ones now . I truly believe our loved ones will guide us through this as they watch us from Heaven .
Love from your Florida Family
Ray Van Hoesen Jr.
October 4, 2016
Roger,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers for the lost of your beloved mother.
October 4, 2016
Our condolences May we find comfort at Psalms chapter forty six verse one God is our refuge and strength a help that is readily found
F.M.
Norman Curry
October 4, 2016
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
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