Clem Kalafut, Jr. Jessup, Pennsylvania Obituary

Clem Kalafut, Jr.

<p>Clem Kalafut, Jr. 83 of Jessup passed away peacefully Tuesday evening surrounded by family.</p><p>His wife of 62 years is the former Karen Ford.</p><p><br></p><p>Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Clem and Ida Cerep Kalafut. He was a graduate of Jessup High School and attended Johnson College. He was an Industrial Electrician and worked for General Dynamics until his retirement. A lifelong Jessup resident he was a former member of St. Mary’s Assumption Church, now known as Queen of Angels Parish. He was also a member of the UAW Local 1193.</p><p><br></p><p>Clem was a loving husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family and in his day could fix anything. He will be dearly missed but never forgotten.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Also surviving are a daughter, Kimberly Levinson, S. Abington Twp, two sons, Joseph Kalafut and wife Kym, Jessup and Jeff Kalafut, Lake Ariel, grandchildren, Melissa Zyats, Jared Levinson, Joey Kalafut and a great grand daughter, Rita Zyats. He was preceded in death by a son in law, Sander Levinson.</p><p><br></p><p>The funeral will be held Monday from the Louis M. Margotta Funeral Home, 511 Church St. Jessup, with mass at 10 AM at St. Thomas Church, Christ the King Parish in Archbald.</p><p>Entombment, St. Mary’s Assumption Mausoleum, Montdale. Friends may call Sunday from 5 to 7 PM. For online condolences go to funeral home website.</p><p><br></p>
July 28, 1939 - November 22, 202207/28/193911/22/2022
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Frank Koczwara
November 27, 2022
Dear Karen & Family;
Jill and I would like to express our deepest condolences on Clem's passing. Although we have not seen you all in many years, we remember Clem as a very quiet man. He reminded me of his Dad. I remember getting together at Babci's house a long ti... Continue Reading
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Christine OHalloran
November 27, 2022
Joey Kym & Joey… I am so sorry for your loss, remember all of the great memories, he will definitely be watching over all of you. Sending hugs & prayers to you and all of the family 🙏🙏❤️❤️
Christine & Lexie O’Halloran
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Steve Grecco
November 25, 2022
Clem was a cousin, a childhood friend, and an exceptionally nice person. I will remember him fondly.

My sincerest condolences to Karen and the family.
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