Gary A. Calupca

YORK Gary A. Calupca, 68, died on Thursday, October 13, 2011, at Manor Care South. He was born on August 7, 1943, in Mount Union, Huntingdon County, the son of the late Stephen J. Calupca, and Mary R. (Homolash) Calupca, who resides in Mount Union. Gary was united in marriage to Linda (Getz) Calupca on September 23, 1967, at the Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Huntingdon. His wife survives, along with their daughter and son, Cathy Molin and husband, Kevin of York, and Thomas A. Calupca of Lansing, N.Y.; three grandchildren, Erin Molin, and Ethan and Benjamin Calupca, and his sister, Elizabeth 'Betty' Ann Calupca of Edinboro. Mr. Calupca was a graduate of Captain Jack High School, Mount Union, Class of 1961. He received his B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University, Class of 1965, and obtained his Master's Degree from Syracuse University in Engineering Management. He was recognized as a Professional Engineer. Mr. Calupca retired from GEA FES, Inc. of York as a Mechanical Engineer with over 30 years of service. He was a longtime member and supporter of the York County Parks System. There will be a Funeral Mass conducted at 10 a.m. on Monday, October 17, 2011, at St. Catherine's Roman Catholic Church, Mount Union, with Father George Koharchik officiating. Interment will be in St. Catherine's Catholic Cemetery, Shirleysburg. Friends may call at the Robert D. Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union, Sunday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. There will be a Vigil for the Deceased at 7:45 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to York County Parks Foundation Charitable Trust, 400 Mundis Race Road, York, PA 17406-9721.