Andrew Charles Appanaitis
March 2, 1936 ~ November 23, 2016
Andrew Charles Appanaitis, Jr., age 80, of Cameron died Wednesday (November 23, 2016) at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst.
Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Saturday at White Hill Presbyterian Church conducted by the Rev. Vance Lowe.
A native of Moore County, he was the son of the late Andrew Charles and Hazel Fry Appanaitis. A graduate of Elise High School in Robbins, he was also a US Navy Veteran. Following his time in the service, he graduated from Catawba College and returned to Elise Middle School where he taught and coached football, basketball, and baseball for many years. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and loved dogs. He was also a philatelist (stamp collector). He enjoyed the simple things in life, like a bacon cheeseburger, oatmeal raisin cookies, and spending time with his family – especially his four granddaughters, who brought him much joy.
He is survived by his wife Kitty McDonald Appanaitis; son Dr. Alex Appanaitis and wife Mariedith of Lewisville; daughter Dr. Holly Appanaitis and husband Lee Edwards of Cameron; and four grandchildren Mary-Kate, Alexa, Bella and Ava.
Memorials may be made to White Hill Presbyterian Church, 3335 White Hill Road, Sanford, NC 27332.
Fry & Prickett Funeral Home is serving the Appanaitis family.
Condolences: PinesFunerals.com
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Sorry to hear of Mr. Appanaitis’s passing. He was my favorite teacher. I also worked for his mom at Pope’s. He was a great person. He will be missed by all who knew him.
A GREAT MAN!
Dear Appanaitis Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one. We knew him as ‘Andy’ through my eighth grade teacher, his Dad, Mr Appanaitis. He was proud of him. Mr Appanaitis was one of my most favorite teachers, and it’s neat
What a wonderful person, Mr.Appanaitis always gave his best. I remembered the first year Ronald Williams went to teach at Elise. I saw some of Mr Appanaitis charcoal shadings what a talent. I know he will be missed by all. We send our prayers.
I was so sorry about the passing of Mr. Appanaitis. Sympathy for his family.
Mr. Appanaitis was a great man. A superb teacher that taught me lessons about life that I still use to this day. I was very sad to hear of his passing. I had always hoped to catch up with him at some point in my adult life but it never came to pass. He af
What a wonderful man! The many stories and memories I have as a fellow student will always be cherished! I saw him a couple of years ago and he was swinging in the play yard of his church as I was letting my son play. I asked if he remembered me he said o
So sorry to hear of his passing. He was a great man.My favorite teacher.Someone I will never forget. i was just telling my son stories of being Mr. Appanaitis class. He was one of a kind. Praying for the family.
So sorry to hear of Andy’s passing. Our families lived on the same street in Robbins for decades.
Condolences to Kitty and family.
Nancy Brown Bobo
I was so sad to hear of Mr. Appanaitis’ passing. I was just telling my daughter a story about being in his class this past Wednesday night. I was fortunate to know him a bit outside of school because his parents lived near me. He was a tough teacher but y
This man influenced my entire life.He used to use me for an example by telling the rest of the class that I was lazy and I should try a little harder . You know,he was right.He never knew at the time but when I got to North Moore,I did try harder, and gue
Thoughts and prayers for the family he was a very positive influence and one of my favorite teachers. He touched so many lives and will be missed.
I was so shocked to read this today. My heart filled with sadness because I always thought the world of him. Mrs. Kitty my heart goes out to you during this time. May
God wrap his arms around you and your children and grandchildren and help you fin
Kitty and Family –
So sorry to hear tonight of your loss! Andy was such a positive role model for all of us and especially for those he taught and coached!
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mrs. Appanaitis you are in my thoughts and prayers. Mr. Appanaitis was one of my favorite teachers. He touched the lives of so many of us. He was a great educator as well as positive role model for the kids he taught. His sense of humor is what I remember
Kitty and Family
We are so saddened for your loss of your beloved Andy. We have been away and was not
Aware of his passing. We send you all our love and may God Bless you all during
This time. Love to you and the family.
Mr. Appanaitis taught me how to correctly do a left handed layup when I was in the 7th grade. I can still hear the jingle of his keys as he walked down the 7th & 8th grade hall at Elise Middle School. He would hook his keys to his belt loop. I can still s
He was our teacher in middle school at Elise a good teacher he was I enjoyed his class so much . Many teachers I had I do not remember but Mr Appanaitis I do with fond memory’s !
Our prayers for the family and especially those grand kids !
I just noticed Andy’s obituary in The Pilot and am so sorry to hear of his passing. I taught with him for a few years at Elise and have some fond memories. My sympathy to all the family.
I’m very sorry for your loss. At Acts 24:15 though, God actually assures us that in the near future, he will resurrect all who have died. I sincerely hope that this scripture will be of encouragement for you as well as your family in these difficult times