Michael Vapensky Jr., 78, of Port Richey, FL, and formerly of LaPorte, died Friday, Feb. 14, 2014, in Florida.
He was born Aug. 18, 1935, in East Chicago, IN, to Michael Sr. and Susan Agnes (Hudar) Vapensky.
Michael was a United States Navy veteran.
Surviving are his brothers, John G. Vapensky of LaPorte and Thomas Vapensky of Port Richey; niece, Nicole “Nikki” (Vapensky) Marvel of Chicago; nephew, John J. Vapensky of Evanston, IL; grand-nephew, Alex Vapensky of Evanston; and grand-nieces, Mia Marvel of Chicago and Molly Vapensky.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister-in-law, Joan Vapensky.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, at Swan Lake Memorial Gardens Chapel, Michigan City, IN, with Father Ian Williams officiating. Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, LaPorte, is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice.
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