Richard Jay Karas on Wednesday, August 31st, 2011. 76 years of age. Life long resident of Chelsea. Devoted father of Catherine-Karas-Moore and Michael L. Karas and wife Tina. Dear brother of Minna Karas-Marino and husband Nick. Loving “Papa” of Samuel Moore and Michael Scarpetti. Adored Uncle of many. Memorial Service to be held at the Torf Funeral Chapel, 151 Washington Avenue, Cary Square, Chelsea on Sunday, September 4th, 2011 at 12pm noon. Relatives and friends kindly invited to attend. Memorial Observance will be private. Graduate of Chelsea High School-Class of 1953. Worked as a local cab driver in Chelsea for many years.