Mrs. Faye Rachel Karafa's Obituary
Mrs. Faye R. Karafa, age 86, passed away Monday, December 22, 2014. She was born August 11, 1928 in Bessemer, MI to Oliver and Cecelia (Popps) Breen and her family moved to Muskegon in 1941. Faye graduated from Muskegon High School in 1946. Following graduation, she began working at the law firm of Landman-, Latimer and later at Parmenter-O’Toole. After Faye retired, she began volunteering and especially enjoyed her years at Hackley Hospital. She married Stephen Karafa on September 6, 1952 and together they had six children: 2 daughters, Susan Beachum and Peg (Joe) Pietrowicz; 4 sons, Mark (Luann), David, Paul (Eun Kyung) and Tony (Sheri); 10 grandchildren (1 deceased) and 4 great-grandchildren. Faye’s family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at the Poppen Residence with Harbor Hospice. The MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL will be held Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at 11 A.M. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. VISITATION will be held one hour prior to the start of the mass. Memorial Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, Harbor Hospice or Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
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