Karafotias, John Michael, "Mike" of West Roxbury, December 7, 2016. Loving father of Michael G. Karafotias of Hyde Park and Mark J. Karafotias and his wife Heather of Westwood. Loving Papou of Ava and Ella. Devoted brother of Elizabeth Tuden and Alice Niakaros both of Sandwich and the late Harry Karafotias of Decatur, GA. Also survived by Bruce A. Lovely, whom Mike considered his third son and his many nieces and nephews. Mike owned and operated West Roxbury Shell since 1967. Visiting hours will be held in the Robert J. Lawler and Crosby Funeral home, 1803 Centre St., West Roxbury, On Tuesday, December 13, from 4:00 to 8:00pm. A Funeral Service will be celebrated in St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 15 Union Park, Boston on Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 11:00 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment Forest Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Mike's name to the Alzheimer's Association, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472 www.lawlerfuneralhome.com Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home 617-323-5600