Gary S. Kapostas Sr., 73, of Long Pond, passed away on Saturday, March 18 in St. Luke's Hospital-Allentown Campus.
He was the loving husband of Faith Meckes Michaels Kapostas. They would have observed their 6th wedding anniversary in August.
Born in Bridgeport, CT, he was a son of the late Frank and Kathryn (Weller) Kapostas.
Gary had owned and operated Greater Pocono Home Pro, a home inspection and preservation company. He had also been a real estate agent with Phyllis Rubin and Wilkins. Prior to that, he had worked as a foreman for the Bridgeport Brass Co. in CT and as a superintendent at Volco Brass in Kenilworth, NJ where he was on the Board of Directors of Volco Employees Federal Credit Union.
Gary was an active member of Christ Hamilton United Lutheran Church in Hamilton Square and he also sang on the church choir. He was an Eagle Scout. He enjoyed camping, fishing, theater, classical music, travel, hiking, skiing, historical and cultural events and karate. He enjoyed cooking and he was an avid golfer. He loved his cats like family.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Gary S. Kapostas Jr. of Saylorsburg; a brother, Glen Kapostas in CT; two sisters, Gale Bergers in CT and Gwen Cochran in GA and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 25 from Christ Hamilton United Lutheran Church with Rev. Steven Claycomb officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to AWSOM, P.O. Box 13, Stroudsburg, PA 18360.
The Kresge Funeral Home, 1763 Route 209 Brodheadsville, is in charge of arrangements.
www.kresgefuneralhome.com