Thomas J. Kaperak

Thomas J. Kaperak, age 79, of Mentor, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022 at home. He was born April 20, 1943, in Youngstown, OH. He graduated from Struthers High School in 1960 at which time he joined the Air Force. He also attended Lakeland Community College. Mr. Kaperak has been working as a Transportation Operator for the Riverside Local Schools and has been doing so for approximately 20 years. He held positions as President of his union for several years and Chief Job Stewart. He loved interacting with the children on the bus. Prior to that he worked for The Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company in various capacities (lineman, meter reading, meter test and Chief Job Stewart), and did so for approximately 35 years, before retiring in 2001. Tom was a US Air Force Veteran serving 1960 – 1964 with an honorable discharge. He loved to hunt and participated in Silhouette competitions, winning many awards. He and his brother-in-law, Mike Murcko, did many of these things together especially going on an Elk hunt to Montana. In his earlier years, he enjoyed deer hunting at his cabin in Pennsylvania in addition to motorcycle dirt bike riding. Playing indoor soccer with friends was one of his pleasures. He volunteered with the Mentor Soccer Club and was a Board member for many years. He loved spending time with his family and friends, especially vacationing in Alaska and touring all the canyons. Working on electronics with his brother, Stephen, gave him much enjoyment. Survivors include his wife of 56 years: Evelyn (Murcko) Kaperak; daughter: Jennifer Lynn (Alan Rill) Kaperak; brother: Stephen Kaperak and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Preceding Tom in death are his parents: Steve and Elizabeth (Forgach) Kaperak, siblings: Mary (Lefty) Makovec, Kay (Clem) Rucinski, Margaret Kaperak and sister in law: Eleanor Kaperak. A funeral mass will be held 12:00 pm Friday, December 30, 2022 at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 9925 Johnnycake Ridge RD. Mentor, OH. 44060. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Cleveland Area Chapter, 23215 Commerce Park Suite 300, Beachwood, Ohio 44122. Arrangements entrusted to Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave. Mentor, OH. 44060. Offer Condolences at www.brunners.com

Thomas J. Kaperak

April 20, 1943 - December 24, 2022