Obituary for Stefan Karapata
Stefan Karapata, 89, of Willimantic, husband of the late Janina (Osinski) Karapata, died January 1, 2012 in Regency Heights in Willimantic, CT. He was born March 11, 1922 in Ukraine the son of John and Anna (Forliti) Karapata. Stefan worked at the American Thread Co. for 30 years, retiring in 1985. He was a member of St. Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church and the Ukrainian National Home. His survivors include two sons: Stefan Karapata, Jr. of Mansfield and John Karapata of Hampton; three daughters: Donna Maria Morin of Plainfield, Halina Kostiuk of Ohio and Theresa Karapata of Willimantic. He also leaves ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Robert Karapata and a daughter, Barbara Segar. His family will receive friends Wednesday, 1/4/12, from 6 to 8 p.m. with a Panakhyda Service at 7 p.m. at the Bacon Funeral Home, 71 Prospect St. Willimantic. A Panakhyda Service will be held Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home followed by a procession to St. Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church for the celebration of the Divine Liturgy at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in Windham.
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