Victor B. Karas III

He was born in Children’s Hospital in Buffalo, N.Y., on May 28, 1965, the son of the late Victor Karas Sr. and Helen Marceau Karas.

He was a graduate of Frewsburg High School. He also received a GED. He worked in environmental services as a custodian at UPMC and the City of Jamestown.

He married his high school sweetheart, Lisa M. Von Volen on July 8, 1989. They were blessed with two children: Victor Karas III and Sarah Karas, both, of Jamestown. His family was central to his life. His granddaughter, Madelyne, was a real joy to him.

Victor accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior at Kennedy Baptist Church at a youth event. He was a key member at Light-house Baptist Church for more than 30 years. He was a driver for the bus minis-try, a Sunday school teacher, a trustee and officer, usher and cleaned the church. His church family will greatly miss him.

Victor was a super fan of the Buffalo Bills. He met several of the Bills’ players including Jim Kelly. He loved all sports and could quote statistics from any team. His wife’s uncles were: Bruce and Bill Bergey who played football and were in Super Bowls. He always loved to talk to them and was so proud to be related to them. Also, he had a vast knowledge of musicians’ lives and their music.

He is survived by his wife, children, and grandchild and his mother; jis brother, Edwin (Tina) Karas of Kentucky; and two sisters: Helen (Steve) Jackson Holiday, Fla)., and Ethel (David) Saldana of West Seneca, N.Y. His nieces and nephews were: Jason Karas, Brianna Karas and Josh (Summer) Von Volen.

Arrangements entrusted to Riccardi’s Hubert Funeral Home.

A memorial service for family and close friends will be held at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 381 Camp St., Jamestown, on Tuesday, Oct. 26 at 11 a.m. There will be a celebration of his life on Saturday, May 28, 2021, his birthday at the church.

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