Gary Arthur Napert

Gary was born Berlin, NH. He moved to Portsmouth, NH where he attended elementary school. The family moved to North Stonington, CT where he graduated from Wheeler High School in North Stonington, CT. He graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy with a Bachelor of Science Degree and later attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology receiving a Masters degree in Science. He married Deborah A. Purcell, May 27, 1978 in New London, CT. He served in the United States Coast Guard as a C-130 and HU-25 pilot retiring after 21 years of service. He then started corporate flying jobs with General Electric and Dassault Falcon Jet. He was currently employed with Delta Airlines.

Gary is survived by his wife of 42 years, Deborah A. Napert; two sons, Gary (Olivia) and Brian (Danielle); two grandchildren Kennedy and Emery; brother and sisters, Irving (Adrienne), Sandra Yorgensen (Jim), and Karen Manfredi (Barry); numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and dear friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday June 13, 2020 at Blount & Curry Funeral Home Carrollwood.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the American Heart Association.