Michael D. Karig

August 5, 1998 - July 13, 2018

08/05/1998 - 07/13/2018

Past Services

Visitation
Wednesday July 18, 2018
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Maestas Chapel
1801 Baltic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 428-1112 | Directions
Cemetery
Thursday July 19, 2018
Rosewood Memorial Park
631 N Witchduck Rd.
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462
757-497-8925 | Directions
Service
Thursday July 19, 2018
11:00 am
Church Of The Holy Family
1279 N Great Neck Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 481-5702 | Directions

Michael Douglas “Special K” Karig, 19, was called home suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, July 13th, 2018.  Mike was born on August 5th, 1998 in the Bronx, New York and moved to Virginia Beach in 2009.
He is survived by his mother Andrea Karig, his father Stephen Karig and his partner Suzanne DeSimone, maternal grandparents Douglas and Rosemary Palczewski, paternal grandmother Rita Reichman Karig, brother and best friend Dylan, girlfriend Kirsten Turck, and many cousins, family members and friends.  He was predeceased by paternal grandfather Herman Karig.
Mike was a proud member of the Virginia Beach wrestling community.  He was a member of the Great Neck Wrestling Club and wrestled for Bayside Middle School and Bayside High School.  He graduated from the Bayside High School Health Sciences Academy in 2016.  While attending Bayside, he was a member of HOSA and participated in the HOSA state and national competitions.  He attended St. George’s Medical School in Grenada during the summer of 2015.
Mike was recently employed in the restaurant industry and aspired to open his own restaurant.  He enjoyed wrestling, playing basketball and video games with Dylan and friends, volunteering, buying clothes and sneakers, visiting new places and cooking.  He was a member of the Church of the Holy Family where he volunteered in the food pantry and as a Eucharistic Minister.  Thank you to the many teachers, coaches, mentors and friends who touched his life.  You are truly appreciated.  Mike was an organ and tissue donor and will live on in others.  Please consider being an organ donor in Mike’s memory.
Mike’s viewing will be at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1801 Baltic Avenue in Virginia Beach on Wednesday, July 18th from 6pm to 8pm.  His funeral will be at Church of the Holy Family, 1279 N Great Neck Road in Virginia Beach on Thursday, July 19th at 11am.  Burial will follow at Rosewood-Kellum Memorial Park, 601 N Witchduck Road in Virginia Beach.
Thank you for the outpouring of love and support we have received.  Cherish every moment with those you love; tomorrow is never promised.  “God didn’t put us on this Earth to do something.  He put us on this Earth to watch us do something.”

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Frances Davidson
5 years ago

We are so saddened by this news about Michael. We know he brought joy to many lives and cherish our memories of him in his all too brief life.

Suzanne
5 years ago

I can not believe that you are gone two months already, i miss you so much

Sean
5 years ago

My deepest condolences. My heart goes out to you all in this difficult time. May his memory live on by all who knew him.

Laura Barnes
5 years ago

My deepest sympathy to Andrea and her family at this difficult time. May God bless you and give you peace at this difficult time.

Colleen Marbach
5 years ago

there are no words – there is nothing we can do – our hearts are broken – just know we are here for you

Aida, Stephan and Stephanie Villanueva
5 years ago

Words cannot express the depth of sadness that we feel.
Please know that we are with you all in heart and spirit.
May the Lord lift you and guide you in the days ahead.
And may you find peace in the beautiful memories of your beloved Michael.
Blessings to you all.

Andy, Lindsay, Sterling, Shiloh & Schoffy Stephenson
5 years ago

Words cannot begin to express our sadness about the news of Mikey. We had the pleasure of knowing him, loving him, and watching him grow. He was kind, polite, and a hard worker. He will be missed, and our love goes to his family. We love you all so very much and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Melissa, Mike, Michael, and Carmella
5 years ago

Im deeply saddened that we are unable to join you all during these critical moments. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. I pray you all find peace in the joyous memories of a beautiful soul whose life ended much too early, I pray you have the courage to know it’s okay to breathe, to remember, and to feel, and most importantly; I pray you find the strength to seek out and to accept support. We love you all. Our hearts are with you.

Maria and Mike
5 years ago

Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the memories of Michael and the love of family surround you and give you strength in the days ahead.

Bob Berkman
5 years ago

My deepest condolences to your family. The loss of a child at any age is the most heart breaking thing a parent can endure. May you have all the strength and support you need to get through this trying time. God bless.