Obituary for Andrew M. Karlak, 99

Obituary for Andrew M. Karlak courtesy of Miller-Ward Funeral Home of Seymour

Andrew M. Karlak, (99) (Nov. 16, 1920-April 8, 2020) entered into eternal rest at Coachman Square in Woodbridge. He was a devout communicant at the Church of the Good Shepherd/St. Nicholas Parish in Seymour.

Andy was born and lived in Seymour until recently when he resided in Coachman Square. He served in W.W. II as a Seaman First Class in the U. S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. George in the Pacific Theater. Andy worked at Kerite (for 45 years) until his retirement in 1986.

He was predeceased by his loving wife, Helen and granddaughter Rebecca Karlak (also brothers John and wife Agnes, Stephen Karlak, sister Anne Olsen and her husband Edward and nephew John Karlak and mother-in-law Veronica Zadzura).

Andy is survived by his son Michael (Martha) Karlak & daughter Karen (Fred) Oko; 6 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

His passions were his family, church, vegetable gardening, listening to music, card games, watching The Irish Dance competitions at Lake Quassy, traveling with his wife and singing "You are my sunshine".

The family would like to acknowledge the friendship and kindness shown by the entire staff at Coachman Square and Dr. Ken Mancher and his staff.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Church of the Good Shepherd/St. Nicholas Parish, 135 Mountain Road, Seymour, CT 06483 or to TEAM Inc., Meals on Wheels program both through the funeral home.

Due to COVID-19, all services are private, but a Mass of Christian Burial in Celebration of Andy's Life will be scheduled at a later date at the Church of the Good Shepherd.

The Miller-Ward Funeral Home of Seymour is compassionately caring for the family.