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 TEAM Inc., Meals on Wheels program or Church of the Good Shepherd/St. Nicholas Parish, 135 Mountain Road, Seymour, CT 06483, both through the funeral home.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial in Celebration of Andy’s Life will be held on Saturday , June 19, 2021 at 10:30 (Directly) at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 135 Mountain Rd., Seymour. Following the Mass Full Military Honors will be accorded at the family plot in Pine Grove Cemetery, Ansonia. The Miller-Ward Funeral Home of Seymour is compassionately caring for the family.
