"Brad D. Gappa, 58, veteran, company owner Plymouth ? Bradley Dean Gappa, 58, of Plymouth died Tuesday, January 20, at Jordan Hospital from complications following a fall. He was the husband of Karen Morey (Williams) Gappa. They met in April 1973. Seven years later, on April 20, 1980 they were married. Brad also leaves their son Terry Edward Gappa, who recently returned to Plymouth. Although their joyous reunion ended abruptly by the unexpected death of a loving husband and father, Terry?s return two weeks earlier then expected was a blessing, one which was, is and will be a comfort to his mother, Karen. Please keep them in your prayers today while they deal with this sudden loss. Born September 11, 1950 in Madelia, Mn. He was the son of Betty (Arduser) Mitchell and the late Roman ?Fritz? Gappa. Brad graduated from Madelia High School in 1968. Throughout his younger years, he was an active member of the 4-H Club, FFA, and worked on the family farm. He served as a radioman on destroyer escorts in the US Navy 1968 to 1972, received an honorable discharge, and was a member of the American Legion Post 19, Madelia MN. From 1972 to 1974 Brad managed the Stetson Shoe store in South Weymouth. He moved to Plymouth in 1974 and managed the North Plymouth Electrolux Store. From 1976 to 1984, he was employed by Central Cab as a driver. Brad went on to manage the office in the owners? absence. He purchased Central Cab in 1984. In 1993, Brad restructured the company from a taxi service to a car service. He owned/operated Central Transportation to 2005. Brad was a member of the NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business owners), TLPA, Destination Plymouth, and Corporate member of Plimoth Plantation. Brad and his wife Karen formed a second business, Central Answering Service and ran it from 1991 to 2008. As a retired business owner in 2005, until the time of his death, Brad was employed by Cape Auto as a licensed MA state safety/emissions inspector. Brad was a faithful member of the Boy Scouts of America Old Colony Council, Cranberry Harbors District, Troop 47 - Plymouth. As a dedicated 15-year veteran member of the scouting family, he touched the hearts and minds of so many of our youth. For ten years, he was a member of the District Committee, District Advancement Committee in which he served on over a hundred Eagle Boards of Reviews. A recipient of the District Award of Merit, he also sat on the Council Camping Committee, a member of the upcoming Jamboree Leadership Contingent, and served different leadership positions in the past two Jamborees. As Order of the Arrow Manomet Chapter Advisor and Vigil Honor Member, Brad has been part of the past four NOAC contingents. And just this past weekend, Brad served the Campmasters corps as Campmaster at Camp Squanto. Brad enjoyed all sports and was a diehard Vikings fan. He also enjoyed camping, canoeing, snow skiing, gardening, yard work, reading, and country western music. In addition to his wife and son, he is survived by his mother, his brother Douglas Gappa and wife Linette of Madelia, his sister Ramona (Gappa) Slocum of Madelia, and his sister Dell (Gappa) Gersch and husband Dale of Cambria, MN, his stepmother Bonnie Gappa of Anoka, MN, his mother-in-law Florence Williams of Plymouth, his brother-in-law Mark Williams and wife Deborah of Longmeadow, MA, and many nieces, nephews, and relatives. Brad is preceded in death by his father, his brother-in-law Wayne Slocum, and his father-in law Ivan M. Williams. Visiting hours were be held on Thursday, January 29 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the Richard Davis Funeral Home, 373 Court Street, North Plymouth. A graveside service was held at the Vine Hills Cemetery in Plymouth on Friday, January 30 at 11:00am. A memorial service in Madelia, MN celebrating his life will be held in the spring with all his family. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Boy Scout Troop 47 Plymouth, c/o Sarah Vannozzi, Treasurer, 227 Court St