RONALD MATTHEW GAPA Ortonville, Michigan Obituary

RONALD MATTHEW GAPA

GAPA, RONALD MATTHEW of Ortonville; Died January 12, 2021. He was 63. He was born on January 30, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Ronald Gerald and Joan Marie (nee: Rulka) Gapa. He is survived by his best friend and significant other, Linda Smith; one sister, Laurie (George) McLain. Also, Ron had a great friendship with Darlene and Mark Dean. and spent his greatest days with the light of his life, Blake R. Dean. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Debra Davidson and Diane Elliott. Ronald was employed with the Oakland Press until his disability took over. He was an avid boater and always enjoyed his time out on the water. A celebration of Ron’s life will be at a later date. If you would like to leave a condolence for the family go to www.villagefh.com
January 30, 1957 - January 12, 202101/30/195701/12/2021
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Linda Tamburrini Smith
July 2, 2021
I love you Ron. I always will. Life is nothing without out you. You are the love of my life. Everyone has abandoned me and I have no idea why. All I want is what we once had - I am lost without you. Someone please help me - I’m sinking fast and am so totally alone. ... Continue Reading
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Linda
December 30, 2022
I wish I could delete the negativity in this post and just identified the love but I can’t. All I needed to say was that I still love you and miss you each and everyday and I always will.
Linda Tamburrini Smith
April 12, 2021
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James Stephanoff
February 19, 2021
Saint Andrews high school yearbook from Ron’s senior year. King Ree and his court during a typical FORTRAN class. May Ron Rest In Peace.
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Mark Wludyka
February 19, 2021
Jim, Nice digging that up ......i hope. Mark wludyka
Laurie McLain
December 28, 2021
Thank you Jim and Mark for the kind words and I love the FORTRAN pic‼️❤️ Laurie (Gapa)
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Dwight Woodbridge
February 18, 2021
My Condolences to the family for your loss. Ron was an avid supporter of his environment, always demonstrating concern, assistance and supporting the efforts to keep the lake community thriving and strong. Will miss you, RIP
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Linda
April 12, 2021
Thank you Dwight for the nice tribute to Ron. It has been three months today and it seems like it all transpired a moment ago in and a million years ago all at the same time.
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Loren A. Evey
January 18, 2021
Reflections of Ron Gapa as I knew him. Ron Gapa was exceptional. He was known for riding the rear wheel of a motorcycle for blocks at a time. He was known for pitching a no hitter. In fact, he was recruited into major league baseball. Kansas City I think. Ron married h... Continue Reading
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Loren A. Evey
January 23, 2021
Thank you Laurie. An Internet search for "VAMWorld Discussion Forum RMG1883CC PacificWR" will lead to a thread of reflections from Numismatists who worked with Ron.
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Linda
April 12, 2021
Such a thoughtful, beautiful tribute. I read it often and it means so much. Ron enjoyed your friendship immensely! Thank you for sharing this side of Ron. The tributes from all the guys and the various coin sites were enlightening and heartwarming.
Laurie Gapa McLain
January 15, 2021
To my Big Bro...I miss and love you to the moon and back! My heart has so many beautiful memories tucked away...the slalom ski - The Jobe, playing basketball in the driveway every day of the year, picking me up from drivers training, fun rides to St. Andrews, golfing, ba... Continue Reading
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mark j wludyka
February 19, 2021
Our Heart Felt Condolences to the Gapa Family. Many good times and memories with Ron. Funny, Jim ,Larry and I were having lunch a day or two before he passed on . We shared some stories of Ron....he must have thinking of us.. God Bless You Ron and tour Family Too. Mark an... Continue Reading
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Linda Smith
January 14, 2021
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Linda
December 30, 2022
I am so happy for all of the many exciting adventures we shared together and the years of boating that was a dream come true for both of us. What a wonderful life we had. I love and miss you my ‘
‘Sweet love”


I am so glad we got to have so many exciting adventures tog... Continue Reading
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Linda Smith
January 14, 2021
Copied from a friends post regarding Ron: “Lost a friend today. He lost his battle to a long lasting and difficult disease. Unfortunately I didn’t spend time with him in the last few years due to pressures at work and home. At least that’s what I tell myself. I’ll miss... Continue Reading
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Lag
January 14, 2021
A candle was posted for RONALD MATTHEW GAPA.
A candle was posted for RONALD MATTHEW GAPA.
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Linda Tamburrini Smith
January 13, 2021
A candle was posted for RONALD MATTHEW GAPA.
A candle was posted for RONALD MATTHEW GAPA.
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