David Eugene Karnafel, 77, of Sebastian, passed away on Aug. 5, 2014, after a short battle with bladder cancer that had metastasized to his liver and pancreas.
He is survived by his daughter, Joyce Featherston and son-in-law William Featherston.
He is preceded in death by his grandson, Joey Baratta, along with his father Eugene and mother Anna.
He was born in Batavia, N.Y. to Eugene Karnafel and Anna Marie Palaszynski. He had been a resident of Sebastian for over 35 years. Over the years he was involved with the Eagles Club of Sebastian.
Friends and family are welcome to attend his Memorial Mass and Celebration of Life. Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, Aug. 22, at 11 a.m. at St. Sebastian Catholic Church 13075 US 1 Sebastian, FL 32958. A Celebration of Life party immediately following mass will take place at Earl’s Hideaway 1405 Indian River Drive Sebastian, FL 32958. In lieu of flowers memorial contribution may be made directly to the VNA Hospice Foundation at https://foundation.vnatc.com.