Archpriest Michael Zaparyniuk Jr. Obituary
The passing of Archpriest Michael Zaparyniuk Jr. (West Palm Beach, Florida) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on September 22, 2025 at the age of 92. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Archpriest Michael Zaparyniuk Jr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Michael Zaparyniuk, Sr. and Pani Mary Zaparyniuk; his daughter Anna Tonarely; and his siblings, Mary Palazey, Adele Powlenko, John Zaparyniuk and Joanna Michaels.
He is survived by: his wife Matushka Annette; his children, Ruth Sencio (Sub Deacon), Michael Zaparyniuk, III, Gregory Zaparyniuk (Christine Kennedy) and Faith Jantzi (Douglas Jantzi); his son-in-law Fernando Tonarely; and his grandchildren, Peter Jantzi and Catherine Jantzi. He is also survived by his relatives and his Church family.
Visitation was held on Friday, September 26th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the St. Herman of Alaska Orthodox Church (7099 S Military Trl, Greenacres, FL 33463). A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 27th 2025 at 7:00 PM. A burial will be held on Saturday, October 4th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration.
