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Bobbe Karpay Obituary

KARPAY, Bobbe, 76, of Tampa, died Monday, June 29, 2009, at home, surround-ed by her loving family. Born in Chicago, she grew up in New York and came to Tampa 50 years ago. Along with her beloved husband of 58 years, George, she was extremely proud of the contributions they were able to make to the Tampa community. She was a member of Congregation Schaarai Zedek, founding member of the Lion of Judah, among the founders of the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, active member of Hadassah, and volunteered as a Pink Lady, at St. Joseph' s Hospital. Survivors include her husband, George; her mother, Anne Denenberg (the late Nate); her four children and their spouses, Karen and Sergio Waksman, Barry and Joyce Karpay, Kenny and Jeannette Karpay and Ellen and Lisha Karpay-Brody; three brothers, Byron Denenberg, Bruce Denenberg and Steve Denenberg; and 10 cherished grandchildren, Alex Berger, Brian Waksman, Kevin Karpay, Isaac Karpay, Caleb Karpay, David Karpay, Robert Karpay, Sadie Karpay-Brody, Nathan Karpay-Brody and Allie Karpay-Brody. Private graveside services will take place. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Wednesday, at Temple Shaarai Zedek, with Rabbi Richard Birnholz officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to LifePath Hospice, Lifelink or the charity of one' s choice. Online guestbook is available at www. segalfuneralhome.com

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Published by TBO.com from Jun. 30 to Jul. 1, 2009.

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July 26, 2009

Dear Karen and Ellen,
I recently was aware of the loss of your Mom. I just wanted to let you know that you are in thoughts and prayers. I remember my sister Helene, spending a lot time in your house years ago.
Please take care.
Sincerely,
Roni-Tam Newman

Helene R Newman

July 25, 2009

To the entire Karpay Family,

I just heard of your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

I so remember how welcome I always was in your home. I felt no different there than I did in my own home. We were constantly going back and forth to each others homes on Woodmere and Culbreath. I can distinctly remember the surprise birthday party, Karen, you and your mother gave me at your cousin's Andy's pool. Then the surprise party sleep-over my mother and I gave you for your birthday. There were so many good times.

Karen, I don't know if you remember the time I decided I was eating at your house because my mother was cooking liver. Then when we got to your house..guess what? Your mother had liver, too. I swear I thought it was a conspiracy.

I could go on and on. Just know that although I haven't seen any of you in a long time..I do think of you often.
You are all in my prayers now.

Much love...Helene

Emma Weisman

July 10, 2009

Dear George, I was on vacation and out of town when your wife, Bobbe, died. I only heard the news today. I am so sorry for your loss. Just wanted to let you know I was thinking of you and your family with sympathy

Ava Feldman

July 2, 2009

Karen, Val just shared with me the news of your loss of your mom. Please know that I am thinking about you as are so many of your friends. Having just lost my father, I know how difficult this is.
Sincerely, Ava

Ava Feldman

July 2, 2009

Karen, Val just shared with me the news of your loss of your mom. Please know that I am thinking about you as are so many of your friends. Having just lost my father, I know how difficult this is.
Sincerely, Ava

Susan Stern

July 1, 2009

Dear Karen and family,
All my deepest condolences to you. I just heard and there are no words to express my feelings. You know Karen that I just adored Mom. She was very special to me and I will miss her dearly.
My heart and prayers are with you.
love,
Susan

July 1, 2009

Barry and Karen,
We are so sorry for your loss. Your in our prayers
Sincerely,
Ken and Sylvia Wasil

Doreen Blair

June 30, 2009

Dear Karpay Family, We grieve with you in the loss of your precious Mother and Wife.
Our family has precious memories of your kindness to our Mother, Carol Blair and to each of us.
Sincerely,
The Carol Blair Family
Sandy and Roger Okerman
Lindy and Joe Johnson
Jana and Bud Blanton
BOb and Doreen Blair

June 30, 2009

Gena and I join in mourning the loss of Bobbe--we hope that you and your family will soon be able to remember only
the years of joy and laughter together
----with love Gena and Steve

June 30, 2009

Our heart goes out to the Karpay family for their loss. May you find strength in the days to come.

Barbara Daly & Tom Kreaemer

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