BORN

1933

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Kaul Funeral Home

27830 Gratiot Ave

Roseville, Michigan

Anastasios "Ernie" Karafotias Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 18, 2017.

Anastasios "Ernie" Karafotias passed away unexpectedly on June 17, 2017 at the age of 83. He was the beloved husband of Irene Karafotias for 63 years. The loving father of Marianne (Nicholas) Monteleone, Kathleen Karafotias, and Carol (Joseph) Delia. Cherished grandfather of Nicklas Monteleone, Nicholas (Nicole) Monteleone, and Natasha (Derrick) Keur and great grandfather of Kendal and Calista. The dear brother of George Fotias, the late Ella Bass, the late Helen Tapia, the late Constance Leija, the late Manual Karafotias, and the late Demetroula Garcia.

A Funeral Service will take place on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 7:00pm at Kaul Funeral Home, 27830 Gratiot Avenue in Roseville. The family will receive guest from 2:00pm until 8:00pm on Thursday.

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July 4, 2017

Charolette

So sorry to the entire Karafotias (Monteleone) families for your loss. You are in our heart and thoughts throughout this difficult time.

July 3, 2017

Laura Garcia

June 22, 2017

Mandy G

Thinking of Ernie's friends and family during this difficult time. Especially my dear friend Natasha who, because of the love and support of her beloved Papou, is now an incredible wife, mother and friend. Sending lots of love.

June 21, 2017

Nicklas Monteleone

I miss you Papou! I love you so much. You were the best fishing buddy ever and I'll never forget all of the time we spent together on the road and fishing. It's amazing all of the places you have taken me. You have the biggest heart and I will love you forever.

June 20, 2017

Beth Chapman

I'm so sorry about the passing of Ernie. The times I spent with him showed me a wonderful, loving and funny man who loved his family and life. He will be missed. I hope they have good fishing in heaven.

June 20, 2017

Natasha Keur

Most of my happiest childhood memories were with my Papou. Fishing, playing Nintendo, debating everything. I'll never be able to look at a butterscotch candy and not think of you. I still laugh thinking of when Callie couldn't say Papou and called you "my boo". Derricks whole family calls me Tish because of you. I miss you. Thanks for being such a positive influence on my life. We love you.

June 20, 2017

Marianne Monteleone

Gosh, this is hard.....we miss you so much and its only been a couple days.....those i've contacted have such good memories of you dad-they loved your character - your humanness, your humor, your confidence to be who you were....

June 20, 2017

Kostandino Bassianotis

My memories of my Uncle Ernie takes me back to when I was young and would sit around the table and watch him and his sister (my mother) talk intensely about life. I will always remember of going fishing with Uncle Ernie and Uncle George and catching nothing:)

June 19, 2017

Judie Lipiec

Oh how I loved Mr. Karafotias! I visited him less then two weeks ago & he looked sooo cute working on his air conditioner unit. I'm so glad I went in the yard before I left to hug him & say goodbye. Never imagined that would be the last time. So very sorry for your loss. REST IN PEACE Mr. Karafotias

June 19, 2017

Marianne Monteleone

Dad I'll miss you forever and cherish you forever more...

June 19, 2017

Joann Karafotis Pawelczyk

My deepest condolences to you and your family. May Ernie rest in peace. I will truly miss this gentle man.

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