1932
Dennis
2008
Dennis J. Afrates
December 3, 1932 — July 16, 2008
Dennis J. "Happy" Afrates, age 75, of Lorain, died on Wednesday, July 16, 2008, following a brief illness.
He was born on December 3, 1932 in Lorain and has lived here his entire life.
He was a 1951 graduate of Lorain High School. Happy was a member of the Lorain Arena Roller Hockey team "Swift Sticks." They were Ohio State Champs in 1961 & 1962 and placed 3rd in the National Competition. He was also a member of the Lorain Arena Speed Skating Team.
Happy was a Floor Guard as of May 2008 at Lorain Skateworld, being employed there for 32 years. He was also employed as an assistant installer with John Scarvelli of Firelands Floors, where he retired in 1998. Prior to this he was an assistant manager for A&P.
He was a member of Local #880 Retail Clerks and Lorain Bowling Association. His life-long love of bowling earned him many trophies and awards, including the 2002 "Kings & Queens" Championship.
He enjoyed gardening, classical music and researching family geneology. He especially enjoyed teaching beginners of all ages how to skate.
He is survived by his brothers: Leonard "Jiggers" Afrates, (Gracie), Allen Afrates (Deanna), both of Lorain, sisters: Angela Wise, of Monoroeville, PA, Elaine Feldkamp (Ron), Sandra Kastl (Richard), Cynthia Gladney (James) all of Lorain and Janice Hoover, of Leeds, Alabama. He was a favorite uncle to all his nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents: James and Mildred (nee Zimmerman) Afrates, brothers: Kenneth Afrates and Norman Afrates.
The family will receive friends on Friday, July 18, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Avenue, Lorain, where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Rev. Chris LaLonde, pastor of Faith United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will follow in Ridge Hill Memrorial Park.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Big Brothers Big Sisters LC Inc. (for Skating Parties at Skate World) 1917 N. Ridge Road, Lorain, Ohio 44055.
He was born on December 3, 1932 in Lorain and has lived here his entire life.
He was a 1951 graduate of Lorain High School. Happy was a member of the Lorain Arena Roller Hockey team "Swift Sticks." They were Ohio State Champs in 1961 & 1962 and placed 3rd in the National Competition. He was also a member of the Lorain Arena Speed Skating Team.
Happy was a Floor Guard as of May 2008 at Lorain Skateworld, being employed there for 32 years. He was also employed as an assistant installer with John Scarvelli of Firelands Floors, where he retired in 1998. Prior to this he was an assistant manager for A&P.
He was a member of Local #880 Retail Clerks and Lorain Bowling Association. His life-long love of bowling earned him many trophies and awards, including the 2002 "Kings & Queens" Championship.
He enjoyed gardening, classical music and researching family geneology. He especially enjoyed teaching beginners of all ages how to skate.
He is survived by his brothers: Leonard "Jiggers" Afrates, (Gracie), Allen Afrates (Deanna), both of Lorain, sisters: Angela Wise, of Monoroeville, PA, Elaine Feldkamp (Ron), Sandra Kastl (Richard), Cynthia Gladney (James) all of Lorain and Janice Hoover, of Leeds, Alabama. He was a favorite uncle to all his nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents: James and Mildred (nee Zimmerman) Afrates, brothers: Kenneth Afrates and Norman Afrates.
The family will receive friends on Friday, July 18, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Avenue, Lorain, where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Rev. Chris LaLonde, pastor of Faith United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will follow in Ridge Hill Memrorial Park.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Big Brothers Big Sisters LC Inc. (for Skating Parties at Skate World) 1917 N. Ridge Road, Lorain, Ohio 44055.
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