Epilogue: Gary Katica, Belleairâs longest serving mayor, dies at 87 The New York native made Belleair his home and became known for his regular walks through town and calming demeanor. Â Â Former Belleair Mayor Gary Katica served as a town commissioner since 2000 and mayor since 2007. He died on Sunday at 87. [ Town of Belleair ] Updated Mar. 10 There was one main reason why, in December, then-Belleair Town Commissioner Michael Wilkinson felt he could pursue a bid for mayor. At the time, Mayor Gary Katica had already announced he would not run for a sixth term in the March 9 election as he battled Parkinsonâs Disease.