Constance Sylvia Apter

June 18, 1924 - June 13, 2013

Connie Apter passed away the evening June 13, 2013 in Honolulu, Hawaii, with her son and daughter-in-law, George and Sandy Apter, at her side. A lifelong learner, talented and award-winning realtor, mediator, and teacher; and devoted friend and family member, Connie was an inspiration to her friends and loved ones. She is remembered for her keen intellect, sharp sense of humor, drive and determination, career-mindedness ahead of her time, and warm and inviting style, which made her home ever full of laughter and celebration, friends, and family.

Born in Hartford, Connecticut, she was married to Albert L. Apter (1922 – 1996). After the Apters moved to the Washington, D.C. metro area in the 1960s, Connie had a prolific and award-winning 30-year real estate career in Montgomery County Maryland, where she was several times awarded "Realtor of the Year, “ served as President of the Board of Realtors Housing for the Handicapped, Inc., and later served as a teacher, mentor and mediator for the Board of Realtors and was active in state and national real estate organizations. She later became active in the Johns Hopkins Evergreen Society for Lifelong Learning (now Osher at Johns Hopkins).

Connie is survived by her sister, Frances Dubrow of West Hartford; sons and daughters-in-law Cliff Apter and Karen Simon of Denver, Colorado; George and Sandy Apter of Honolulu, Hawaii and Dianne (Brott) Apter of Syracuse, New York; grandchildren Jennie Apter Lantry of Arlington, Virginia, Rachel Apter Kolliopoulos of Arlington, Virginia, C.J. Apter of Denver, Colorado, Scott Kawamura of Honolulu, Hawaii and Steven Apter of Los Angeles, Calif., five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her son, Steven J. Apter, her husband Albert L. Apter, and her brothers Morris and Louis Silver.

Funeral services with take place on Wednesday June 19, at 2:30 p.m. in the chapel at Judean Gardens, 16225 Batchellors Forest Rd, Olney, Maryland. The family requests donations the Alzheimer’s Association in lieu of flowers.