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Paul J. Kapsar, Sr., 81, of Erie, died December 19, 2011 at the St. Vincent Health Center. He was born in Erie, Pa. on May 29, 1930, a son of the late Paul A. and Della (Raid) Kapsar. Paul graduated from St. Joseph Grade School Class of 1944 and graduated from Academy High School in the August Class of 1947. He served in the U. S. Marines during the Korean War, retiring from the Marine Reserves as a Gunnery Sergeant. He was retired employee of the St. Vincent Health Center Engineering Department. He was an active member of the St. Joseph Church â€" Bread of Life Community, involved in the Parish Council, Restoration Committee, Usher and CCD. He was a Scout Master for the Explorers Group and member of the Order of the Arrow and the Christian Family Movement. Paul was an avid hunter and fisherman. Survivors include his wife, Irma J. (Schneider) Kapsar. Three daughters. Marie Kapsar of Rochester, N.Y., Margaret Cooley and her husband, Russell of Erie and Rita Kapsar of Erie. Three sons, Paul J. Kapsar, Jr. of Las Vegas, Nev., Mark Kapsar and his wife, Amy of North East, Pa. and Matthew Kapsar and his wife, Jamiee of Erie. Grandchildren, Jeremy, Ryan, Lindsay, Andrew, Eric, Jeremy, Maribeth, Stephanie, Russell, April, John, Logan, Luke, Maria, Victoria and Eli. Great Grandchildren, Kylie, Tyler, Rylee, Cassidy, Syra, Ethan, Aiden, Patrick, Jacob, Janissa and Veronyka. Two sisters, Dorothy Banigan and Frances Garr and two brothers, Thomas Kapsar and Robert Kapsar and his wife, Marie and many nieces and nephews also survive. Friends may call at the Francis V. Kloecker Funeral Home, Inc., 2502 Sassafras St. on Tuesday from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and are invited to attend a prayer service there on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at St. Joseph Church â€" Bread of Life Community at 10 a.m. Send condolences to www.kloeckerfuneralhome,com Burial with military honors will be in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the St. Joseph Church â€" Bread of Life Community, 147 West 24th St., Erie, PA 16502

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Published by Erie Times-News on Dec. 20, 2011.

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Rita Kapsar

March 17, 2018

Daddy,
Asking from the Depths of the deepest parts of what is left of my Being...
Please..but no Doubt, knowing you..
Your ahead of the curve..
Snag your Grandson Eli and keep him close to You.. He's a bit unsteady..
Grand Maul seizures and so much more.. but you two can chat about all this on the bench or while playing catch.
Don't tell Baba..but Chief Wahoo's logo is being removed..
Love You and say so every day/night.
Talk to you very much..
Miss my Daddy.
Now 2 very important.. Loving, caring, men in my life are with God.
Peace.
Your youngest..
RjK

Rita J M Kapsar

October 10, 2012

Beat the Drum Slowly Each Day;
Paul & Della on this epoch, 10th of October your union began, your unification gave creation to 5 knowledgeable children, all of whom sowed their seeds with creativity. One being your eldest son, my father, in this period one labels it as leaving footprints, and your eldest son did so in many avenues, thus your pride shall be abundant from the spirit universe and prior. Jovial, educational, sports, harsh situations or with very entertaining music, grasping, appreciating every second of seeing your face & hearing your voice was a gift Daddy. Fortunately, instilling in me the process of survival to revival and all of the above. Looking to find a way through each day/night – knowing that our God has brought so many lives & taken them as easily. Meditation to stay on common ground, for people hate on so much as your Orb witnessed. Thank you Daddy for teaching me to approach all with caution, I no longer carry my face down, it is Up & my dream is continuing – never was out of bounds as you of late spoke to me. Been through the gates of Hell with the demon, not my path, but others lead me (as you know) & with the Help of my Guardian Angel (s) I have prevailed. Golden Deeds, your trademark, are continued to be given by me before the sun sinks low every evening, Thank you again Daddy for teaching me all these exceptional traits & letting me know all will be passable. I am & forever will be Proud that I am part of your gene pool. My heart filled with sorrow for I not know what or why your other family bestows upon me as you have stated, so be it – life continues. All the little trinkets you gave me in your life time were very warm to my heart, but not as warm as your words & your hugs. Peaceful Rest my Beloved Daddy, spoken Continuum. P.S. A note for all my new & old friends, Thank you very much for all your kind words & warm hearts for helping me through mourning, will not be forgotten.

Maria

July 17, 2012

Gpa, I wasn't able to be there, and at times it seems all to surreal that you're gone. The only way I can cope is knowing that all the little joys I find in life stem from things that you taught me, or encouraged me to succeed in. I miss you terribly, but I was truly blessed to have you in my life. I love and miss you

Robert

May 28, 2012

Pater noster, qui es in caelis, sanctificetur nomen tuum. Adveniat regnum tuum. Fiat voluntas tua, sicut in caelo et in terra. Panem nostrum quotidianum da nobis hodie, et dimitte nobis debita nostra sicut et nos dimittimus debitoribus nostris. Et ne nos inducas in tentationem, sed libera nos a malo. Amen.

Luke Kapsar

December 26, 2011

Gram n Gramps
It was one of those circumstances that you two could do nothing about my life and what I was going through. Yet you both were the most amazing people in my life and everyone that I came around knew that you both were the most influential people in my life. Yes I made a ton of mistakes, but yet you both were there when I needed you most. You didnt have to do anything for me but you knew that I needed you both and stuck by me. I can never repay both of you enough for what I have received from you. I am sorry that I never amounted to what you wanted of me but I am doing everything that I need to now and will be a great father like grampa was to my daughter and I will excel as my life progresses. I love you gramps and will always cherish you and know that you are near. Everyone says that they lost a great person but as time passes they forget that great person, you will never be forgotten or lost because everyone in our family, your friends and everyone that you came across will always talk about the person that was so unselfish and caring that you will live forever. Thank you for being the person I needed in my life and for being everything to this family. I LOVE YOU NOW AND FOREVER. Love Luke

December 23, 2011

To the Kapsar family,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Lori,Joe and Elizabeth Sauers

Mike, Beth and Katie Reichert

December 23, 2011

Earth's loss is Heaven's gain. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
We are so very sorry for your loss. Paul will be greatly missed.

debbie danielewicz

December 23, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you
all. Deb and Mike Danielewicz

December 22, 2011

With deepest sympathy for your loss. Sending love and prayers. Cindy Vogt

Marcia DePalma

December 22, 2011

Dear Rita, Maria, Magaret and Paul I am so sorry to hear about your father's passing. I remember him dearly gowing up attending school at St. Joes. He gave whole heartily loved doing things for the school and always had time to stop and chat with me. He was a very good honest man!! Love to your family Marcia DePalma

Jen Giannelli

December 22, 2011

Irma, I am so sorry to hear about Paul. I have fond memories of him as the Mayor of Hazel St. He was such a special person and I will always hold him close to my heart. May you find comfort in knowing how loved he was. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

December 22, 2011

Mark, Amy and Family,
Our deepest Sympathy on the loss of your Father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bryon and Carol Wilkinson

vicki kapsar

December 21, 2011

Gma, Coulda never asked for better grandparents! You both made me the person i am today, i am eternally grateful to have known such a wonderful man and will never again meet anyone like him. You, my grandmother, are one special lady! I love you so very much and want you to know that i am proud to call you both my grandparents just like gpa was proud of all of us! i love you both, Vicki

December 21, 2011

Irma & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. I heard the news Monday evening, and just today realized that I missed the viewing hours. I am so sorry, Irma. I wish I could have been there for you and to say goodbye to Paul. I will continue with my prayers.

Love & deepest condolences,

Tracy (Ulrich) Beckman

Stasia Greene

December 21, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that another angel is resting peacefully in the Lords hands. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers through this Holiday season and beyond.

Valerie (Riblet) Schmidt and family

December 21, 2011

Rita, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May God see you through your grief and comfort you during the holidays and beyond.

December 21, 2011

MAGGIE,
I KNOW WHAT A DIFFICULT TIME THIS IS. MAY THE LORD COMFORT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
CHRIS MAJEWSKI

Theresa Ferrante

December 21, 2011

Maggie & family, my deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved one. Mr. Kapsar put up one good fight and what a full life he lived!! He will live in your hearts forever.

Ruth Mogel Barnett

December 21, 2011

Kapsar family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Christine White

December 21, 2011

Kapsar family please accept our sympathy for the loss of your husband & father. May your memories help you through this difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
The Evans Family

Crist Cooley

December 20, 2011

From the Cooley family down in Charlotte, NC. Crist, Rosie and Janiece, along with Charlene Cooley in NJ. "Irma, may Jehovah God bless you and your family during this time of personal lost with inner peace, joy and happiness"

December 20, 2011

Marie and family, Very sorry to hear of this news. May God's loving embrace grant you comfort at this very difficult time. Luanne Bartlett May [along with the Academy High School Class of 1975]

Shawn Matson

December 20, 2011

Irma and family,
Just know that you are in my thoughts and prayers, Paul will never be forgotten. He was an amazing soul that was always there is you needed him. I will miss the long conversations that we had when it came to St. Joe's or family. I am proud to say that I knew him.
Love Always, Shawn

December 20, 2011

Irma my prayers are with you and your family.+
Margie Frezza

Laurie (Firch) Lyons

December 20, 2011

Dear Irma,
Please accept our deepest sympathy. You and Paul were life long friends with my parents. And I knew Paul all those years at St. Vincent. What a terrific individual.
This is a difficult time of year, but know that he's at peace.

December 20, 2011

Irma, our thoughts and best wishes go out to you and your family. Paul was a wonderful man and your entire family will always be one of our fondest memories growing up in St. Joseph's.

Joe & Jean Kloecker

December 20, 2011

DEAR IRMA AND FAMILY OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL. WILL MISS SEEING HIM USHER AT CHURCH. MAY THE LORD GIVE YOU ALL THE COMFORT AND PEACE IN THIS TIME OF NEED.
LOVE,
BETTY & PAUL MILLER

December 20, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I was honored to know your dad and have so many fond memories of him and his kindness to our family. What a wonderful man and wonderful life! Susan Knoll-Vlachos

Barbara Yeager Charles

December 20, 2011

Dear Irma and Kapsar family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Paul was such a familiar face around St. V's for so many years, and a neighbor when I was growing up.

Madeline Sivak

December 20, 2011

Dear Paul and Matt,
I am very sorry to read about your dad. It has been so many years since the times at St. Vincents but your parents were always very nice to me when they would visit Matt. Please accept my sympathy for your great loss.

December 20, 2011

DEAR IRMA AND FAMILY: OUR MOST SINCERE SYMPATHY--WE HAVE GOOD MEMORIES OF PAUL FROM YEARS AGO. MAY HE REST IN PEACE AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL. LOVE, JOAN SCHAAF AND FAMILY

Susan Miller

December 20, 2011

Paul, I am so sorry to read about your Father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am out of town and regret that I can not share my sympathy with you in person. I also remember your sister, Marie, from our days at St Vincent. Please pass my condolences on to her also.
Susan Miller, formerly of the military units in Erie/Pittsburgh and formerly from St Vincent Health Center School of Nursing

December 20, 2011

Maggie, my thoughts and prayers are with you
Leona Jordan

Sharon Dedad-Hermann

December 20, 2011

My sincere sympathy to the whole Kapsar family. My God comfort you all during this difficult time.

Audry Mascharka

December 20, 2011

Irma, I am so sorry, will keep you in my prayers.
Audry

Ginny (Miller) Binek

December 20, 2011

Irma & kids,
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Know that our family shares your grief & how your holidays will forever be different. You're all in my thoughts & prayers.

Debbie Veith

December 20, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Jennifer S

December 20, 2011

Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

December 20, 2011

Our sincere sympathy to the whole Kapsar family. We know that he is resting comfortably in the Lord's hands.
The Kopers
Bill, Darcy, Jordan and Jarrett

December 20, 2011

Maggie and Family, With sympathy and prayers.
Kathy Laskey

George Riesdorph

December 20, 2011

Kapsar family, so sorry for your lost Paul was a great man and touched so many lifes. My prayers and blessings are with you during this difficult time.

marilyn gerrell

December 20, 2011

Irma and family,
We are blessed with good memories of a true friend.
Sympathy and love in your loss.
Marilyn Gerrell
Jim Povlock

Bob Belczyk

December 20, 2011

John and Family,
We are very sad to hear of your loss, and just wanted to say that you are in our prayers. God Bless and Keep.
Bob and Jodi

Penny and Marty Guelcher

December 20, 2011

Irma and Kapsar Family,
Paul has left many happy memories with everyone he encountered. Those will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Adrianne DeLong

December 20, 2011

April, my thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Love ya!

John & Mary Beth Thompson

December 20, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We are so sorry for you loss.

Debbie Reiser

December 20, 2011

Paul was a very caring and dedicated Godfather. I can still hear his laugh and smell the cherry tobacco from his pipe. He will be missed greatly. May God's Peace get you through this time.

Larry Firch

December 20, 2011

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

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