ANTONIO CAPASSO

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ANTONIO CAPASSO It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Antonio Capasso, after a long battle with Alzheimers, with his family at his side, on Sunday, November 28, 1999 at the Tuxedo Villa Extendacare Nursing Home, at the age of 77 years. Antonio was predeceased by his wife Maria of 31 years in 1979; his parents, Francesco and Rosa; and three brothers. Antonio is survived by his children, daughter Rosa (Barbato) Sparanese of Victoria, BC, Lina (Peter) Deluca, son Frank (Angie) Capasso, daughter Adriana (Joe) Anania, daughter Pina (Larry) Zadorozny; precious grandchildren, Carmine (Kerri), Enza (Bruce), Anna Maria (Russ), Marco and fiancee Kristen, Paolo, Fabio and friend Nadia, Laura, Tony (Colleen), Maria, Sabrina, Joey and friend Amanda, Maria, Andrea; brother Crescenzo, Staten Island, NY. Antonio is also survived by many nieces, nephews, family and friends in Italy, the U.S and Canada. Antonio was born August 8, 1922 in San Felice a Cancello, Caserta, Italy and immigrated to Canada February 18, 1967. He was employed by Canadian Tool & Die for 19 years until his retirement. He was friendly and hardworking. One of his favourite pastimes was the love of his garden, which he took much pride in. Antonio was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. Even during his last several years of ill health, his most precious moments were the times that he had with his children and grandchildren by his side. Prayers will be said by Rev. Fr. Louis Amadio, on Wednesday, December 1 at 8:30 p.m. in Holy Rosary Church, 510 River Ave. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, December 2 at 10:00 a.m., also in the church, with Rev. Renato Pasinato presiding. Entombment to follow service in Assumption Chapel Mausoleum, 3990 Portage Ave. Pallbearers will be his grandchildren, Tony Capasso, Marco Deluca, Paolo Deluca, Fabio Deluca, Joey Anania, Maria Capasso, Maria Anania and Laura Deluca. The family would like to thank the staff of Tuxedo Villa Extendacare for all their care, compassion and support given to our father and grandfather during his illness. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society, 120 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 4G2. AFTERGLOW Id like the memory of me to be a happy one, Id like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. Id like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times and bright sunny days. Id like the tears of those who grieve to dry before the sun Of happy memories that Ive left now that my life is done. LEATHERDALE GARDINER 1858 Portage Avenue 949-4872

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 01, 1999