Gary L. Soldatis

Gary L. Soldatis, 61 of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at home of natural causes. He was born on August 28, 1953 in Massillon and was the son of the late Louis and Mary (Kipfer) Soldatis. He was a 1971 graduate of Washington High School and earned a golf scholarship to Valdosta State College, graduating with a Bachelor of Business degree. After graduating from college he spent 25 years in Sacramento, CA and returned to this area in 2002. Gary was an avid sports fan, very sociable and never knew a stranger. He is survived by his sister, Betty Soldatis and her fiancé Greg Cox, his niece Mary Lou Hayes, his nephew, Sean Hayes and his lifelong companion Donna Arter. Private services will take place for the family at a later date. Paquelet Funeral Home & Crematory 330-833-3222