Obituary: Virginia Karas Brunke

Virginia Karas Brunke, 71
Virginia (“Snooky”) Karas Brunke, a lifelong resident of Hull, died on Dec. 6 surrounded by loved ones. She was 71.  The daughter of the late Stradi and Thelma Karas and estranged wife of the late Charles Brunke, she was the loving mother of the late David Brunke. She is survived by her sons, Daniel Jay Brunke and his wife, Nancy Snyder, of Hull, and Mark Brunke, of Boston, and devoted friend Peter Orbach, of Quincy. She is survived by brothers Steven Karas, of Falmouth, and George Karas, of Taunton. She was the sister of the late Barbara Callahan and James Karas. Virginia in past years enjoyed Nantasket Beach, traveling, yard sales, and collecting vintage clothing and shoes. There will be a celebration of life at the Downing Chapel, 21 Pond St., Hingham, on Sunday, Dec. 15, at noon. Interment will be private. Friends are invited to join the family after the celebration at the Parrot Restaurant in Hull. For additional information and the online guestbook, visit www.DowningChapel.com.