Kalafat played three season with the Minneapolis Lakers in the mid 1950's
Age 86, of St. Paul Passed away October 7, 2019 at Sholom Home. Ed also
known as "Big Ed" had a love for sports, boating and visiting Naples,
FL. He was an active member in the Lumen Christi Church, former
professional basketball player with the Minneapolis Lakers, Hall of Fame
player for the U of M and captain in the U.S Army but most of all a
loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Preceded in
death by his parents Steve and Katie Kalafat and wife Judith Kalafat.
Survived by sister Eileen, nieces and nephews, 3 daughters, Kelly (Skip)
Maurer, Lisa Kalafat, Amy (Jeff) Pinotti, 7 grandchildren, 8 great
grandchildren and beloved dog Brandy. Funeral Mass will b e held at 11am
Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Lumen Christi Catholic Church (2055
Bohland Ave, St Paul) with a visitation one hour prior to services at
the church. Entombment at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
memorials preferred to Lumen Christi Catholic Church, Sholom Home or
United Hospital. Special thank you to the staff at Saint Paul Fire
Station 19, staff and hospice team at Sholom Home and United Hospital
for the loving care they provided for Ed.
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