Gary P. Kalas
August 30, 2015
Age 58, of Augusta, Georgia, formerly of Monroeville, on Sunday, August 30, 2015. He was born July 5, 1957, in Pittsburgh, son of the late Bill Kalas and Marie Kalas. Gary had an extensive career with Holiday Park Shop N' Save for nearly 35 years before he moved to Georgia. He will always be remembered lovingly by co-workers, friends, and family. Gary's legacy is his beloved patch blankets. He has amassed a total of 27 hand-sewn patch blankets over the years. Some of his most memorable ones include his collection of World War II unit patches, NFL team and Super Bowl patches, MLB team and World Series collections and his Disney collections. He is survived by his mother, Marie Kalas; his sister, Kathleen Socrates and husband, Bill Socrates of Augusta, GA; his beloved niece, Kristina Mei Gripko and husband, Chris; beloved nephew, Robert Mei and wife, Katy; and beloved nephew, Drew Socrates, a USC student in Columbia, South Carolina; and family dog, Missy. Friends will be received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at the GENE H. CORL INC. FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATION SERVICES OF MONROEVILLE, 4335 Northern Pike (412-372-2100). Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. Saturday, September 5, 2015, at North American Martyrs Church, with Father Joseph Luisi as celebrant. Entombment following in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation, Attn: Donor Services, 8301 Professional Place East, Suite 200, Landover, MD 20785.
Age 58, of Augusta, Georgia, formerly of Monroeville, on Sunday, August 30, 2015. He was born July 5, 1957, in Pittsburgh, son of the late Bill Kalas and Marie Kalas. Gary had an extensive career with Holiday Park Shop N' Save for nearly 35... View Obituary & Service Information