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Tasso Kapothanasis Obituary

PORTLAND - Mr. Tasso Kapothanasis of Westbrook, passed away on the morning of Jan. 7, 2019 after a brief illness. He was born in Portland, on Dec. 11, 1963. In 1984, along with his father and two brothers, they opened the first drive through oil change facility in New England and named it Prompto for Prompt Oil Service. They continued to expand the chain to 24 locations with the 25th location opening in Scarborough in February of this year. Prompto is the master of the ten-minute oil change and the market leader in Northern New England. The business was a family affair that is now managed by his brothers. Charlie (Constantine) Kapothanasis, his father, died recently and they say the company will continue to be run the way Charlie would want it to be, along with an extended family of over 200 employees. The culture that Tasso helped establish elicits family values first and the company will continue to flourish with this format. Tasso had a pivotal role both at K Bros, the distribution arm of Prompto as well as the Prompto 10-Minute Oil Change facilities. Tasso was in charge of all purchasing and distribution as well as the daily management of the Prompto Operations. Unlike most companies, the managers had direct access to one of the owners of the company on a daily basis. The managers loved and trusted Tasso, thinking of him not just as their boss, but as their friend and leader. Tasso represented the heart and soul of Prompto to its' many employees. Tasso touched many people's hearts, was loved by all and will be missed as a leader; and missed as a friend. Tasso is survived by his wife Valentina; their children Anastasia and Evangelo; his brothers, Christo and his wife, Kim, Paul and his wife, Irene; his nieces and nephews, Christie, Costas, James, Gregory, Alexander and Nicolette.He was predeceased by his parents, Charlie and Effie. His funeral will be Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Portland at 10 a.m.You may offer your condolences and share your memories at www.jonesrichandbarnes.comFlowers can be sent to Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home and donations in his memory can be made to the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church or Greek School.

Published by Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on Jan. 10, 2019.
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Tasso and I were in school together as children. My memories of him are cherished. He was a kind, gentle person.

Patty Joyce

January 18, 2019

Tasso was a great guy, I met him back in 1984 at the Forest Avenue Prompto, I was his first customer. He was so nice, he really appreciated the business, which now has been 35 years. He did a great job with the company along with his brothers. Tasso was a great husband & father. It was an privilege to have known him and his family all these years, he certainly was a fine man. God be with the family at this very difficult time. Tasso is in Heaven with his dear parents, eternally in Glory

Michael, Philip & Mary Ann Tucci

January 16, 2019

Paul & family - words (OK clean words) cant describe Tasso. What a nut - one of the most genuine and best people I ever met and had the pleasure to do business with. He was one heck of a negotiator, albeit fair. I am glad our paths continues to cross and our business relationship turned into a friendship. I loved talking to him about how kids changed our lives (for the better). He was certainly one of a kind and will be missed. Such love and humor from the least expected...... may you all find peace in his loving memories.

Godspeed,
Bill Flaherty

Bill Flaherty

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January 12, 2019

I am so sad to hear of Tasso Passing. Such a huge loss added to your sorrows. My prayers are with all of you. May God keep you in his loving care.

Pamela Nanos Barrows

January 12, 2019

Tasso was a funny and kind man, all who knew him liked him how could they not, he had a wonderful sense of humor. The world has lost a good one, you will be greatly missed by all Tasso. May you rest in peace and smile down on your family throughout their lives.

Michelle Donovan

January 11, 2019

Kevin King

January 11, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss! My deepest condolences to his family and friends!

Jeanne Otis

January 10, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. sorry for your loss,Rest in Peace.

mark curtis

January 10, 2019

Our sincere condolences to the Kapothanasis family. May God give you the strength you need during this extremely difficult time.

Frank and Roxanne Bushey

Coworker

January 10, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Sorry for your loss,Rest in Peace.

January 10, 2019

Christo and Family, I am so sorry of the loss of your bother and parents. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Ann Fasulo Nappi

January 10, 2019

Irene Wilson

January 10, 2019

To all of the family, we are so sorry for all the loss you have had in the past week. May his memory be eternal. May he rest in peace.

Irene Wilson

January 10, 2019

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