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Arthur Gapinski Obituary
SOUTH BEND - Arthur J. Gapinski, 79, of South Bend, IN, died unexpectedly at 9:01 p.m. Thursday, October 21, 2010, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. He was born on May 7, 1931, to the late John and Julia (Krolski) Gapinski in Peru, IL, and had lived in South Bend since 1962, coming from LaSalle, IL. Along with his parents, one grandson, Kyle Gapinski, and two brothers, Ray and Edwin Gapinski, also preceded him in death. Mr. Gapinski was employed at Spector Freight Systems. He also was the terminal manager for Yellow Freight for 23 years, from which he retired in 1995. Since retiring, Art was a salesman for Express-1. On July 5, 1952, Art married Rita Whalen at St. Patrick Catholic Church in LaSalle, IL. They had a wonderful marriage of 58 years. He is survived by his wife, Rita (Whalen) of South Bend, IN; three children, David (Jane) Gapinski of Marietta, GA, Carol Ingersoll of South Bend, IN, and Thomas (Susan) Gapinski of South Bend, IN; nine grandchildren, Dana (Justin) West and Kara Gapinski of Georgia, Drew Dixon, Matt and Adam Ingersoll, Kelly, Kaitlyn, Chris and Kenny Gapinski, all of South Bend, IN; four great-grandchildren, Rylie and Drew Dixon, Kylie and Harper West; and a sister, Genevieve (Louis) Kalil of Mishawaka, IN. Mr. Gapinski was a member of St. Anthony de Padua Parish. Art was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Art was there for every sport activity and school function. Dad was our "rock" who held us all together and gave us all unconditional love that will never be matched. Missed will be his jokes, laughing with all of us, his friendship, guidance and love. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Monday, October 25, 2010, in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, IN, where a parish Rosary will be held at 4:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 26, 2010, in St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, IN. A beautiful life that came to an end he died as he lived, everyone's friend. In our hearts a memory will always be kept, of one we loved, and will never forget. To send condolences, please visit www.kaniewski.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Arthur Gapinski
Joanie Dennig
November 17, 2010
Dear Mrs. Gap and family,
I have so many fond memories of Mr. Gap, all related to the friendship's we hold with the Reiter's. He was such a wonderful man! I'll be wishing you all peace of mind now and always. God bless.
Karen Weaver
November 16, 2010
Dear Rita & family,
My heart goes out to you so much in your great loss. What a great man Art was, he will be missed very much by many. I have so many fond memories of him throughout my years at Yellow Frt, for which will I hold dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Karen Weaver
October 29, 2010
Rita,Dave,Tom and Carol
I will always have such great memories of your family. My childhood was blessed to have known such a great ! MAN and his family
Many Prayers .. Becky Case
Pam Hanson
October 28, 2010
Rita, Am really sorry to hear about your loss. I worked for Art at Yellow and he was one of my favorite bosses. I loved his sense of humor and no-nonsence way of getting things done. It made my day a couple years ago when I ran into you two at Michael's. My prayers are with you and your family.
October 26, 2010
Dear Gap, Carol,Dave,and family
The McCarthy's are thinking about you at this tough time.You are a great family and our thoughts and prayers are with you.Love Mo
Renee Sieg
October 26, 2010
Holding you all close to my heart and keeping you in my prayers.
jack albertson
October 26, 2010
Rita , I'm so sorry for your loss,Art will be missed.My prayers are with you and your family.
October 26, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family from the Shipping dept at Lock joint tube
Tami Paquette
October 25, 2010
Carol,,,,my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
BARBARA KOZIATEK
October 25, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bobbie Brooks
October 25, 2010
Dave and Rita,
I first met Art (and Rita) right before Dave and Jane's wedding. Although it is only a few years since, it was my pleasure to have known Art.
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With love,
Bobbie
Bobbie Brooks
October 25, 2010
Dave and Rita,
I first met Art (and Rita) right before Dave and Jane's wedding. Although it is only a few years since, it was my pleasure to have known
Art.
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With love,
Bobbie
Karen Palkowski Smiecinski
October 25, 2010
Carol, my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Joe Campbell
October 25, 2010
I had the honor of working with Art while being employed at Express-1. He a was a great guy. Always a smile on his face, friendly laughter and handshake whenever we met. A person you don't easily forget. He will be missed.
Craig Pett
October 25, 2010
Dave: All of us at Alston & Bird are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. I did not have the pleasure of getting to know your father; but I have gotten to know you very well. In this way, I know that your father is a wonderful person and will be missed. We are all very sorry for your loss.
Anne Pauwels
October 24, 2010
Please accept our heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Rob and Anne Pauwels
October 24, 2010
Carol,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Mary Doran Senft
Mary Hoban Ricci
Cathy Long
October 24, 2010
Dear Rita, Dave, Carol & Tommy,
When I think of Art Gapinski, I think of my childhood. I have the fondest memories of him and your loving family. We lived down the street from you all in South Bend and feel so fortunate to have known him and your family. My parents, Bill & Jean O'Neill, and myself, had the pleasure of visiting with Art, Rita, Dave and Jane this past August. He was exactly how I had remembered him from my childhood. I am so saddened that he is gone. I wish you all strength for the days ahead.
My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Love, Cathy O'Neill Long
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