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Frank Karafa Obituary
Frank S. Karafa, Jr., 89, of Perrysburg, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018 at his home. Frank was born June 19, 1929 in Toledo, Ohio to Frank S. and Gizella (Marko) Karafa, Sr. He proudly served our country in the United States Army as a 1st Class Sergeant. Frank married Norma Rose Lee on May 30, 1953 in Toledo, Ohio and she preceded him in death on December 29, 2015.
Frank worked as a Tool & Die Maker and later as a Foreman for Libby Owens Ford. He was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church in Perrysburg where he served as an usher. Frank was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Aluminum, Brick, & Glass Workers International Union Local #9. He also had a small wooden toy business on the side. Frank will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his children, Michael L. Karafa, Lynn M. Steinmiller and Frank S. Karafa, III; grandchildren, Gretchen (Dustin) Torres, Nicholas (Kasey) Karafa and Morgan (Will) Jones; great-grandchildren, Rylan Conrad Torres, Peyton Lee Torres, Elsie Oeta Lynn Jones, Georgia Rose Jones and Benjamin Abram Karafa and his sister, Theresa Brown and many dear nieces and nephews. Along with his wife, Norma, Frank was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Joseph Marko and Nandor Karafa.
Friends will be received Thursday, December 27, 2018 from 2-7 pm at Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, 222 E. South Boundary Street, Perrysburg (419-874-3133). Prayers will be recited in the funeral home, Friday, December 28, 2018 at 9:45 am, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Rose Catholic Church, 215 E. Front Street, Perrysburg, OH 43551. Burial will follow in St. Rose Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Frank's name to St. Rose Catholic Church or ospiHospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 E. River Road, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551. Condolences may be made online to the family at
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January 16, 2019
MR. Karafa was s seeetheart . I remember him as a child living down the street from him and his family. May he Rest In Peace. Sincerely, Sue ( Hillabrand) Kelly Clifton, va.,
Susan
December 26, 2018
My siblings and I literally grew up knowing Mr. and Mrs. Karafa from church. It was always nice to see them and get to know them better as the years passed on. I'll remember Mr. Karafa for being kind and always having a smile and a word or two, or three, to say to all of us. I'm literally smiling as I think of those times. Rest In Peace, Mr.Karafa.
Deborah Born
December 23, 2018
Frank was a warm, kind person whom I had the pleasure of knowing for several years. He will be sorely missed.My thoughts and prayers go to his family.
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December 23, 2018
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss. May God's loving kindness comfort you during this difficult time.
Psalms 9:9,10
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