Stephen Frank Karpa

Stephen Frank Karpa of East Windsor, Connecticut, passed on February 29, 2024 in Manchester, Connecticut at the age of 61. Stephen is survived and remembered by relatives including his two daughters, Taylore Karpa Schollard and Haley Shadday, his sister Nancy Swistak, and brother Richard Karpa. Stephen is pre-deceased by his beloved mother Irene Karpa, father Stephen Karpa, and brother Ronald Karpa.
Family and close friends may gather to pay their respects to Stephen on Thursday, March 14, 2024 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Manchester Funeral Home.
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WHEN I COME TO THE END
By Mosiah Lyman Hancock

When I come to the end of my journey
and I travel my last weary mile,
Just forget, if you can, that I ever frowned
and remember only the smile.

Forget unkind words I have spoken;
remember some good I have done.
Forget that I ever had heartache,
and remember I’ve had loads of fun.

Forget that I’ve stumbled and blundered
and sometimes fell by the way.
Remember I have fought some hard battles
and won, ere the close of the day.

Then forget to grieve for my going;
I would not have you sad for a day,
But in summer just gather some flowers
and remember the place where I lay,

And come in the shade of the evening
When the sun paints the sky in the west.
Stand for a few moments beside me
and remember only my best.

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