Gary Paul Kalisz (rip) Obituary

Gary Paul Kalisz (rip) attended Imlay City High School in Imlay City, MI. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Gary Paul Kalisz (rip).

Graduation Year	Class of 1978
Date of Passing	Apr 20, 2012
About	I'm sorry to have to be writting this and informing you that my Loving husband the DAD of our two sons has passed away: Gary Paul Kalisz was born on Saturday, October 29, 1960. Gary graduated from Imlay City High School Class of 1978, having played high school football. Gary then began his life long involvement with cars by working in his older brother Stans business at Van R US. Gary was so proud of his brother business. In 1981, Gary moved to South Florida and began working for Econo Auto Body at the age of 21. During his 15 years with Econo, Gary was promoted from Assistant manager to Area Supervisor. In 1983 Gary was awarded the Manager of the Year Award; Econo highest employee award. In 1996, Gary opened his own business in Riviera beach, Florida: Precision Auto Painting & Collision Center, this is the year Gary met and fell in love with Deborah Gates. Together with both of them behind the wheel Precision continued to grow, and they also started an Auto detailing business and an Auto Transport business. March 21, 1998 Gary and Debbie celebrated the birth of their son Michael. On October 11, 2005 Gary and Debbie were married in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, this made Gary officially DAD to Debbies older son, Jonathan. after Gary suffered a serious accident in 2005, Precision Auto was closed in May of 2006 so Gary could recuperate from major spinal surgery. Gary continued working in the field of Paint & Body with various companys. In September 2011, Gary found a family run business which he considered his new second home, in Port St. Lucie, Florida. In Garys leisure, he loved to be outdoors; doing yard work, on the water in his 22 foot Open Fisherman or on the road on his RED Big Dog Motorcycle. A sports fan, Gary loved to go to NASCAR races around the country with Debbie and his sons. Gary cheered on the Detroit Lions, Tigers, Pistons and Red Wings. He enjoyed restoring old treasures and entering car shows, Most of all, Gary loved spending time with his beloved family, in the evenings playing catch with Michael or tinkering on car projects with his two sons Jonathan and Michael. In November 22, 2011 Gary faced his greatest challenge with Michaels diagnosis of cancer, the family walked Michael through many procedures and received support from the NHL Florida Panthers and Duffys. Gary had such appreciation for their support he was torn between routing for his beloved Red Wings or his new heros the NHL Florida Panthers. Gary had a new appreciation and love for his family as they enjoyed travels back New England almost monthy where Gary and Debbie were planning on making NH there new home once Michael was finished with treatmenst, trips to Orlando and Florida Panther hockey games. Garys life ended, Friday April 20th, 2012 after suffering a heart attack in his sleep. Gary leaves behind his Devoted and Loving wife, Deborah and their two sons Jonathan and Michael, whom Gary deeply and dearly loved. He is also survived by his older brother Stanley Kalisz, and several loving cousins. Gary will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband and DAD, a faithful employee, and a lover of life If you would like to help Gary's family, Gary's son Michael please go to: helpmichaelkalisz.eventbrite.com Thank you once again Submitted by; Deborah Kalisz ~ Garys Loving and Devoted Wife (561) 543-8907