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Carol Oparnica-Salek

March 3, 1943 ~ November 3, 2017 (age 74) 74 Years Old
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A candle was lit by Curtis Oparnica on April 21, 2024 5:08 PM
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A candle was lit by Stephen Oparnica on December 12, 2023 2:26 PM
Message from James Oparnica
July 5, 2023 1:58 PM

Hi Mom. This November will be 6 years since we lost you so suddenly. Still not an hour passes that I don’t think of you. I’m remembering your memorial service and how it was filled with so many friends of my brothers and mine. You were a mother to us all. There isn’t a single person that knew you that didn’t love you. Robin misses you terribly too. She always thought you were so special, kind and loving. Even when we were teenagers she remembers how wonderful you were and how you treated her like family from the first time you met her. As it was with all our friends as well. I didn’t know how I could go on without you in my life. In a lot of ways I’m not making it without you. I will never be the same but I push through and do the best I can because I feel your love and your endless compassion everyday through the family that you raised and the people that you have influenced with your loving kindness. We are all better people because of your influence. I miss you too much to bare most days. I long for the time when I will see you again. I love you so much mom. We will always keep you alive in our dreams and memories of you. But I really wish you were here.
Love,
James
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A candle was lit by James Oparnica on July 5, 2023 1:42 PM
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A candle was lit by Raegan Oparnica on April 3, 2023 10:23 AM
Message from James Oparnica
November 24, 2021 4:45 PM

Hi Mom. Missing you terribly. Always felt a bit silly writing to you on this page. I know you can hear my thoughts of you. I wish so badly that we could be together tomorrow on Thanksgiving. This was always the day that we would all be together. We all miss you so much but especially on the holidays. We all got together on November 3rd this year on the fourth anniversary of your passing. We released you into the sea. It was the most beautiful day. The water was calm and the breeze warm and gentle. It was a celebration as you can imagine. As we were all there. Sorry we couldnt do it in Tahiti. But this is were our roots have spread. This is home now. And for you it will always be. With warm breezes and calm waters. I love you Mom. Until we see each other again.
Your son,
James Oparnica
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A candle was lit by James Oparnica on November 24, 2021 4:31 PM
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A candle was lit by Stephen on March 7, 2021 3:07 PM
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A candle was lit by Raegan on May 22, 2020 2:14 PM
Message from Cheryl Sych
November 4, 2019 7:59 PM

I miss you terribly. 2 years yesterday and I so want to talk to you. Life is not the same for me buddy. Can't believe Barry is gone also. I wish we could laugh one more time. I'm sure that day will come again. Still here for now but....we'll be laughing before too long.
Love You Sis,
Cherie
Message from Cheryl Sych
March 3, 2019 2:16 PM

Cookie,
Today is your Birthday and I want to be singing Happy Birthday to you on the phone. I am, however, singing to you from my heart to yours. I miss you all the time and wish we could be on the phone laughing and visiting with each other the best way we could in our "older" age. I Love You Sis/Best Buddy and I know that we will be eating and laughing together one day down the road.
Your Oldest Buddy Forever ----- Cherie
Message from Stephen Oparnica
February 24, 2019 10:05 AM

Mom
I miss you so much. I know you are all around us watching over all of us. I’m so grateful to have had you as my mother. I miss talking to you just about every night. You always made me laugh. I know I will see you again someday but until then I carry you in my heart. And Bjorn Raegan and all the grandkids and brothers do the same. I love you
Message from Cherie Sych
November 3, 2018 7:13 AM

I miss you!! I think about you every day and often go to the ringing phone hoping it's you and this is all a bad dream. Today is one year and it seems like an eternity. I wish we could be together again, laughing so hard we could not catch our breaths. You will always be with me even when you are not. I love you my Dear Friend and "Adopted" Sis.
Cherie
Message from Chuck and Karen Halsall
November 11, 2017 9:36 AM

So sorry for your loss.
Message from Jamie Clark
November 9, 2017 11:04 AM

I'm so sorry for the loss of your loved one.

God views death as an enemy. (1 Corinthians 15:26)

And, he is eager to conquer this enemy death, and to resurrect our loved ones. ( Job 14:14,15)

At that time period, death will be no more. (Rev. 21:4)

I hope this comforts you and your family. For more comforting information, please go to Jw.org.
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A candle was lit by Lauren Patterson on November 8, 2017 5:19 PM
Message from Ana Williams
November 6, 2017 6:06 PM

My deepest sympathy to the family of Carol Oparnica salek. There is hope for the dead.
Christ Jesus opened the way for mankind to be released from death by means of the Earthly Resurrection. John 5:28,29. John 6:40
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A candle was lit by Curtis Oparnica on November 5, 2017 6:15 PM
Message from Cheryl Sych
November 5, 2017 12:34 PM

My 65 year Sister/Best Friend relationship with Cookie will never end. I can not believe she is physically not in that recliner talking to me on the phone as we always did. My heart is broken, selfishly, for me, but also for her boys, Barry and the rest of her loving family. You'll always be in my heart and mind. We all love you dear Sis/Buddy and I miss you. Our wonderful days/years together will never be forgotten.
Your other Sis --- Cherie & Seweryn, too.
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A DEAR TO MY HEART was ordered on November 4, 2017

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A candle was lit by Tony pronesti on November 4, 2017 3:36 PM
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A SPATHIPHYLLUM was sent on November 4, 2017

Our heartfelt sympathy. Heaven has gained another angel. Love, Peter and Debi

Message from JENIENE M CRESPO
November 4, 2017 2:04 AM

RIP Sorry for your lost ....Prayers for her Family....
I will miss her dearly, She was the best neighbor (22 yrs)
Carol was my Mom's best friend ..
Now they will be together again...
Who know they might be neighbors once again......
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A candle was lit by JENIENE CRESPO on November 4, 2017 1:45 AM
Message from Ron & Leah Solebello
November 3, 2017 11:21 PM

Our deepest sympathy. We are at a loss for words during this sorrowful time, but please know that we are praying that peace and comfort will find its way to you and the family.
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A candle was lit by Ron and Leah Solebello on November 3, 2017 11:05 PM
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A candle was lit by Marion & Chris Camiolo on November 3, 2017 3:30 PM
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