Obituary of Gregory James Makar

Gregory James Makar, 79 of West Palm Beach Florida, passed away on June 12, 2025. Born in Yonkers, New York on October 22, 1945, he was the youngest son of Michael and Mary Krupa Makar. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Carol Ann Makar (D'Agostino). He attended PS 25, Longfellow Jr. High and C.E. Gorton HS. Greg earned a Bachelor's Degree in business from New York University. While attending college he was a member of Psi Upsilon Fraternity. Greg was a software engineer for AT&T of White Plains, NY for 30 years. After retirement Greg worked with friends and his wife Carol at Jeff Wright Real Estate group of Trumbull CT. For a number of years Greg resided in Galloway, New Jersey and wintered in Florida. Greg eventually moved full time to West Palm Beach Florida and resided most recently at the Noreen McKeen residence in the later years of his life. Greg and Carol loved hosting large holiday gatherings at their home with family and friends. Greg always enjoyed cooking & making homemade wine & anisette with his "cuz" (Anthony Capece Sr.) Survivors include his nephews: Michael R. Makar, Jr., and his wife Marianne of Bradenton, FL, and their sons Scott Makar of Jacksonville, FL; and John E. Makar and his wife Lillian, and their children John Jr. (Eileen) and their children Jake and Cory, Stephanie Makar, and Jennifer (Robert) Dillon and their children Robert Jr., Rachel, and Ryan. Also surviving is his close cousin Gene Makar of Pennsylvania." Greg was also very close to his cousins by marriage Anthony Jr., Maryann, and now deceased Edward Capece. Greg is survived by his sister-in-law Ann Marie Daniels and dear friends Pat & Olga D'Agostino and their family & dear friend for many years Genie Young. He was preceded in death by his brother, Michael R. Makar, Sr. On July 18, 2025, at 12:00 p.m., a Christian Entombment service will take place at the St. Monica Mausoleum in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull, Connecticut. Greg will be laid to rest alongside his beloved Carol. Greg's arrangements have been placed in the care of Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull, Connecticut. To leave an online condolence, visit www.abriola.com.