LEON S. KAFAFIAN SR.

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, DONATIONS CAN BE MADE IN LEON'S MEMORY TO: SAINT SIMON THE APOSTLE CHURCH 1010 GREEN POND ROAD NEWFOUNDLAND, NJ 07435 REFLECTING HIS LIFELONG DEDICATION AND SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY HE LOVED DEEPLY VISITATION: SUNDAY: MARCH 30, 2025 2PM TO 6PM STICKLE-SOLTESZ FUNERAL HOME FUNERAL MASS: MONDAY: MARCH 31, 2025 10AM ST. SIMON THE APOSTLE CHURCH 1010 GREEN POND ROAD GREEN POND, NJ 07435 973-697-4699 INTERMENT: MONDAY: MARCH 31, 2025 FOLLOWING FUNERAL MASS NORTHERN NEW JERSEY VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMETERY STATE ROUTE 94 SPARTA, NJ 07871 973-896-2460 Leon S. Kafafian Sr., a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025. Born on May 31, 1947, Leon lived in Newfoundland, NJ, where he built a life filled with love and an unwavering dedication to family. Leon was proud to serve his country in Vietnam as an Army veteran. He had a distinguished career as a Certified Public Accountant, known for his integrity and attention to detail in all interactions. Leon cherished his time outdoors. A true nature lover, he enjoyed fishing and tinkering at his beloved cabin in Hartwick, NY. His love for the outdoors was only matched by his devotion to his family. Leon is survived by his cherished wife of 57 years, Helena Kafafian (née Galvin), and their three sons: Leon S. Kafafian Jr. and his wife Patricia, Daniel J. Kafafian and his wife Kimberly, and Thomas G. Kafafian and his wife, Monica. He was the cherished grandfather of Saige, Nolan, Brook, Robyn, Nathaniel, Gabriel, Patience, Thomas, and Noah, all of whom brought immense joy to his life. Visitation and services will be held on Sunday, March 30, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Stickle-Soltesz Funeral Home, 187 La Rue Road, Newfoundland, NJ 07435. A funeral mass will take place on Monday, March 31, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Saint Simon the Apostle Church, 1010 Green Pond Road, Newfoundland, NJ 07435. Leon will be buried at the Northern New Jersey Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Sparta. Leon was a long-time parishioner and dedicated accountant for Saint Simon the Apostle Church in Newfoundland, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Leon’s memory to Saint Simon the Apostle Church, reflecting his lifelong dedication and service to the community he loved deeply. On line condolences and directions: www.sticklesolteszfuneralhome.com.

LEON S. KAFAFIAN SR.

May 31, 1947 - March 26, 2025