George "Apple" Apalakis

George Apalakis Obituary

Family-Placed Funeral Notice

GEORGE APALAKIS "Apple" Retired Golf Pro George "Apple" Apalakis, of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and Lynnfield and Stoneham, Massachusetts, died on April 17, 2006 after a short illness at the age of 95. He was born in Stoneham, MA, son of the late Edward and Maria Apalakis, and graduated from Stoneham High School in 1927. His golf career started at the age of eleven, caddying at Unicorn Golf Club in Stoneham, MA for 35 cents a day. He was the assistant pro at Unicorn Golf Club in 1931. George was a Captain in the U.S. Army in World War II, serving five years. He was a life long member of American Legion Post #115. After serving in the Army, he became the golf pro at Sagamore Springs Golf Club from 1946 until his retirement in 1988. George was Head Pro at Sagamore for 42 years and the top seller of retail golf equipment in all of New England in the 60's and 70's. George was a member of the P.G.A. for the last seventy-six years. After his retirement in 1988, he spent his winters in Palm Beach Gardens, playing golf at JDM CC and at Mirasol Golf Club. He was still playing golf three times a week prior to his death. George is survived by his sisters: Sarah MacDonald of Stoneham, MA and Anna Sullivan of Oceanside, CA; his nephews: Edward P. Apalakis and his wife Maria of Stoneham, Rev. Leslie MacDonald of Willimantic, CT and the late Charles Sullivan of Campo, CA; his nieces: Mary Casey and her husband Edwin of Norfolk, VA, Arlene Ferguson of Vista, CA, Patricia Baker of Fairfield Glade, TN, Judith Killen of Los Angeles, CA and the late Jeannette Dovey of Placentia, CA; and many great nieces and nephews, including Christopher G. Apalakis of Stoneham, MA, Peter E. Apalakis of San Diego, CA and the late Christina Casey of Norfolk, VA. A memorial service will be held at Howard-Price Funeral Home, 754 U.S. Highway One, North Palm Beach on Friday, April 21, 2006 at 6 P.M. with Hospice Chaplain David Miller presiding. In lieu of flowers, donations in George's memory may be made to the Stoneham High School Golf Team, c/o Stoneham High School, Franklin Street, Stoneham, MA 02180. To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries

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Published by The Palm Beach Post from Apr. 19 to Apr. 20, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for George Apalakis

12 Entries

Hugh Williams

April 15, 2007

Dear Sara:

Please accept my deepest condolences upon the loss of your dear brother, George. I know he's up in heaven playing with golf's greatest. Love, Hugh

NORMA MACDONALD-DIMARCO

April 21, 2006

DEAR EDDIE & FAMILY

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON THE LOSS OF YOUR UNCLE. MOST WILL REMEMBER HIM FOR HIS GOLF, I'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GERRY STREET HOME'S BACKYARD GARDEN.

Marcia Morse Waugh

April 20, 2006

George Apple was an asset to Sagamore and, he was always there. My grandfather built Sagamore and we all worked there (grounds, snack bar, etc) George was certainly a part of the Sagasmore family. We will always remember "Apple"

Bob Green

April 20, 2006

When I first started playing golf in my early teens, I played most rounds at Sagamore. George was always great to me, asking about my golf, encouraging me, and taking anything I owned in trade for new golf equipment. He had to have thrown most of my trade ins away, because they certainly weren't worth a cent. But that didn't stop him from making the deal, giving me my new equipment for a great price, and keeping a young golfer excited about the game. As I grew older and started working in the golf business, I became even more aware of how good he was to me. He has helped so many people enjoy the game, a simple thank you doesn't seem sufficient. George was light years ahead of his time and will be greatly missed by our profession.

chuck urwin

April 20, 2006

I was very saddened to learn of george's passing.We became acquainted by my former boss, PHIL FRIEL, a fellow P.G.A.Professional & good friend.George was a true class act & a real gentleman! He will be truly missed. We were all fortunate to have known him & his spirit will be with me forever. CHUCK URWIN P.G.A.Professional Litchfield,N.H.

Gary Sisson

April 20, 2006

I have many fond memories of working with "Apple" at Sagamore in the late 60's and early 70's. I was happy to hear that he was still playing golf at 95. My grandfather, Elwyn Gay, was "Apple's" caddiemaster at Unicorn. "Apple" will be missed by many.

Hugh Williams

April 20, 2006

Dear Sara:

Please accept my deepest condolences upon the loss of your dear brother, George. It is no secret of the contributions to the Town of Stoneham made by the Apalakis family. We've lost a great one indeed. I hope you're in good health. Be assured you are always in my thoughts.

Warmest regards,

Hugh Williams

Bradenton, FL 34207

April 19, 2006

Bob and Eileen O Neil

April 20, 2006

Sarah,Anna and family it was with great sadness to read early this morning about George death.Bob was telling me how he was about seven years old when they moved to George Father home on Gerry St in Stoneham And her was tellling me how great his family was to him and when he was about nine years he was one of the caddies that George had charge of and taught them all the rule of golf

taught all caddies how to be a real gentleman etc And when our son Kim took up Golf we took him to Sagamore to get him his first set of clubs One thing asbout George he was an honest person and always willing to help anyone at any time He was a super person and one always got the truth from him and he was always their to help people . This is one family who George has helped and always was a true friend to us all So Sarah and Anna our prayers are with you today and always and he will be remember in our prayers We are now living in Orlando Florida but for health reasons we wont be able to go to George service today our prayers and thought are with you all God Bless you all

Sandra Marshall

April 20, 2006

Hi Eddie sorry to hear about your uncle see you soon. Love Sandra and Tom

Walter Moe Ray

April 20, 2006

to a great person and one who had a positive influence on my life

Theresa

April 20, 2006

Mr. Apple,

I am going to miss you - Saturday mornings at Sagamore aren't the same - I miss getting your milk and juice for you in the morning and making your "special" sandwich in the afternoon. You are a wonderful man and surely missed.

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