passed away on the evening of November 5, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born in Messinia, Greece
on April 6, 1935. He was a very gregarious person, especially in his automobile business and
in the Greek community. He had many long-term friendships in the auto industry in Portland
and Orlando. He partnered with his brother Constantine (Charlie) Kapothanasis in K. Bros.
Auto while living in Portland from 1964 until 1977. While in Orlando he operated K. Bros. Motors
from 1977 until 2019. He was passionate about the auto industry and valued all of the friendships
he established throughout the years. Recently, a customer from 1967 had reached out to him.
He was touched by Tony’s enthusiasm and kindness while purchasing a 1963 Porsche that the
customer recently sold as an antique. He was a long-time member of the Order of AHEPA,
serving as President of his local chapter in Portland and District Governor for New England District #9.
He was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Portland and a member of St. George
Orthodox Church in Florida. He loved the Greek youth in the AHEPA. He dedicated a lot of his
time on events for them. He was “Uncle Tony” to all of the young Sons of Pericles and later AHEPANS.
He was a devoted father to his daughter Christina. She was the apple of his eye. He would say
that she was the best part of his life. He was a very proud father. Recently, he was a dotting
Grandfather with the addition of his lovely granddaughter Emma. He was very close with his
nephews Christo, Paul and the late Tasso Kapothanasis. They were all involved in K. Bros. Auto together.
He “loved them like sons”.
Tony had a passion for hunting and auto racing. He competed at Beach Ridge Speedway while in Maine.
Tony is survived by his daughter Christina and her husband Nathan Tseng and granddaughter Emma Tseng of Honolulu, HI. Also, by many nieces and nephews. Donations in his memory can be made to the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.
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