Stephen Zolton Karikas

Stephen Zolton Karikas, 54, passed away Saturday morning December 3rd at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in the Bronx, Stephen was the beloved son of Steve and Barbara (Beers) Karikas of Schenectady. A resident with Schenectady ARC, Stephen enjoyed music, magazines and especially wrestling. Predeceased by his brother Mark Karikas and his sister Robin Graham, Stephen is survived by his parents Steve and Barbara, his brother Joseph Karikas of Schenectady , sisters, Michele Sypniewski (John) of Schenectady and Barbara Hummer (David) of Ballston Spa and many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service will be held on Thursday December 8th at 12 noon at Bond Funeral Home, Broadway & Guilderland Ave, Schenectady, N.Y. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 11 to 12 prior to the services. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery in Rotterdam, NY Contributions may be made to Schenectady ARC, 214 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12305 in Stephen's memory.