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Albert Caputi Obituary

CAPUTI - Albert V., 86, of Huntington, WV previously of Huntington, New York, died February 7, 2009. He was born June 5, 1922 in New York City, NY, a son of the late Daniel Caputi and Margaret Feis Caputi. Albert attended St. John's Prep, Manhattan College, and was a graduate of St. John's University Law School in 1947. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and received a Purple Heart for injuries he received during the Battle of the Bulge. Albert married Ann Elizabeth Hennessey on April 24, 1948 and celebrated their 60th Anniversary last year. Albert was a member of St. Peter Claver Church in Huntington, WV, St. Patrick Church in Huntington, NY for 40 years and Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church in Centerport, NY. He was Advocate of K of C #468 for over 40 years and also 4th Degree for over 50 years. He was also a former justice of B.P.O. Elks #1565 where he was a member for 40 years. Albert is also preceded in death by a daughter, Catherine M. Caputi; a son William J. Caputi and two sisters Marie Caputi and Eugenia (Caputi) Tirico (Anthony). He is survived by three children Elizabeth A. Hoffman (James) of Huntington, WV, Thomas J. Caputi of Huntington, WV, and Marianne LaRocca (Dr. Joseph) of Asheboro, NC; three grandchildren John A. Caputi (Priscilla), Jessica C. Murphy (Brendan) and Erica M. Suding (James); three great-grandchildren McKenzie E. Murphy, Emma G. Murphy and Giovanna Caputi; one brother Robert R. Caputi (Elizabeth) and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Liturgy will be held 10:00am Thursday, February 12, 2009 at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs in Centerport, NY by Rev. Msgr. T. Peter Ryan. Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at M.A. Connell Funeral Home in Huntington Station, NY from 2 to 5pm and 7 to 9pm. www.klingelcarpenter.com.

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Published by Newsday from Feb. 10 to Feb. 11, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Albert Caputi

29 Entries

Marianne and Joseph LaRocca

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RODDY

February 4, 2022

RODDY

February 4, 2022

RODDY

February 4, 2022

Our families, we had great times together

kyle deriso

March 14, 2009

Mrs. Caputi, Maryanne and Tom.... just learned about Mr. Caputi's passing and I'm deeply saddened as I write this considering how close our families have been for so many years....Mr. Caputi was like a third grandfather to me and I will miss him dearly....I know he's up there with Dad watching over us....

Eileen Hennessey

February 19, 2009

I remember my mother once telling me that she thought that Uncle Al was one of the most honorable men she knew. The details of the story she used to illustrate this point are a little hazy now--30+ years have passed now--but the gist of the story was that Uncle Al had the courage to behave with integrity even when others around him did not. I of course remember him as always smiling and being quick with a joke or a story. What a wonderful legacy to leave behind. You are in my thoughts and prayers

Jack Goldstein

February 16, 2009

Dear Ann, I will never forget the Christmas's we spent togeather. Nobody knows how to make turkey better than you!
After dinner Al and I would exchange war stories. Al had hundreds of sories and even more jokes. He was a great friend and I will miss him a lot, but I will never forget him.
All my love to you.

Louise Silberling

February 15, 2009

Dear Mrs. Caputi, I'm very sorry for your loss. You both were always very kind and welcoming, a good memory from my younger years. I've spoken with Marianne and expressed my sadness for you all. Mr. Caputi had a good, full, and long life. I have lost both of my parents now too. Best wishes to you and all of your family, Love,

Louise Silberling

February 15, 2009

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

john newell

February 15, 2009

remember the good,keep all my love forever

Ann and Al with their grand daughter Erica and her husband Jim

February 14, 2009

Al and Giovanna, April 2008

February 13, 2009

Al and great grand daughter Giovana, April 2008

February 13, 2009

Family photo at Ann and Al's 6oth April 2008

February 13, 2009

Ann, Al and Marianne April 2008

February 13, 2009

Stephen Hennessey

February 13, 2009

There are so many happy memories associated with Uncle Al, Aunt Ann and our families' visits to their home in Huntington, New York, when we were children.

I remember visiting our grandmother's place in Uniondale and Uncle Al, Aunt Ann and their family of happy kids were there to play and get into mischief with us.

Uncle Al and Aunt Ann had some of the first family movies that I ever saw, and it was fun watching them on the wall in their house on a cold winter night with all the cousins, aunts, uncles and my parents and brothers and sisters.

I remember listening to early rock and roll music with Tommy Caputi, Billy and the rest of the kids in the "rec" room of their house, of playing on the swings and rides the Caputis had in their big back yard, of the fruit trees and getting an unpleasant bee sting there.

Elizabeth Caputi Hoffman's wedding was one of the first I attended.
I can't forget learning about Kathy Caputi's illness. I visited the hospital in New York City.

I remember Uncle Al and Aunt Ann at my brother Rod's wedding in Virginia in 1988. Their conversation really had an uplififting effect on that happy occasion. I still have pictures from that day.

Uncle Al and Aunt Ann with Uncle Tom and Uncle Jim visited our father in New Jersey when he was sick in 1993. I can not forgot what a kind gesture that was.

I was saddened to learn that Billy, Aunt Ann and Al's son, died suddenly not long ago.

Over the years I heard some stories that Uncle Al was a veteran. I never knew that he had received a Purple Heart. He was a true hero.

There is so much to say and there are so many happy memories. Uncle Al lived an exemplary life in service to his family, his church and his community. May he rest in peace.

Eddie and Madeline Froehlich

February 11, 2009

Eddie and I wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the Caputi Family. I was surprised to read that your family left Huntington, NY.

Roddy Hennessey

February 11, 2009

I think of Uncle Al when I read this verse...
" There's no defeat in life
save from within,
Unless you're beaten there
You're bound to win!"

As all the entries in this guest book reflect, Uncle Al was "bound to win", his infectiously positive outlook seems to be a paramount memory for all of us. If there's a legacy for his distant family, it is to strive to live positively from within as Uncle Al seemed to do whenever I saw him.
Please accept our condolences on your loss and our appreciation for a life well and fully lived!
Love Roddy, Martha (West), Connor and Patrick Hennessey

SK William M Billups 468 PGK, FDD

February 10, 2009

Dear Mrs. Caputi. Our sincerest condolences from Gate of Heaven Council 468 and Our Lady of Fatima Assembly 716 on the passing of Albert a dedicated K Of C member to both the Council and Assembly for his years of dedicated services to all the members he associated with. My personal Condolences in my dealing with Al on the times I visited White Deer Ct. to sit and talk as well as do business with Al. SK Bill Billups 468 PGK, FDD. Our council will pay our respects and a farewell service for Al on Wednesday evening.

Carol (nee Hennessey) Roach

February 10, 2009

Dear Aunt Ann, Elizabeth, Tommy, and Marianne,
Please accept my condolences for your loss. Uncle Al was one-of-a-kind; a gifted raconteur, and all around good-egg! He knew how to have fun, and we all remember happy, lively times when we visited with you in the good old days. We will miss him, and cherish the memories of family gatherings.
He let us have ice cream with Cherry Kiafa or creme de menthe. . . Ooh-la-la! Very sophisticated and exotic! What a guy!
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Carol

Maureen Hennessey

February 10, 2009

Dear Aunt Ann, Elizabeth, Tom and Marianne,
My Dad called last nite, so sad about the loss of his brother-in-law. My heartfelt sympathy to all of you for your loss. I have a photo of Uncle Al, my godfather, with me when I made my first communion, around 1960. I felt so special that day--my godfather came to my first communion, despite his busy schedule as a dad and lawyer!
I remember, every time I visited your home, the pride that showed on his face, as he enjoyed the hum of activity surrounding the family that he grew with you, Aunt Ann! So much to be proud of.
And as an adult, as I understood the magnitude of his contributions during WWII, and the great strength with which he coped with some its painful legacy, I came to admire and respect him even more. Love, MO

Matthew Hennessey Jr.

February 10, 2009

Dear Aunt Anne, Elizabeth, Tom and Marianne; I'm sorry for your loss of Uncle Al. I always enjoyed our family visits to White Deer Court to visit our Long Island relatives. I liked Uncle Al , he was friendly and funny. Your nephew & cousin, Matthew

Judy Hennessey Thompson

February 10, 2009

Dear Aunt Ann, Elizabeth, Tommy, and Marianne,

I am so sorry for your loss. I know words don't seem adequate to express what a difficult time this must be for all of you. Uncle Al was always fun to talk to and to listen to... he loved to tell a good story and lighten everyone's mood. I reminisce often about Uncle Al's fruit trees in your backyard, spaghetti at your kitchen table while the adults ate in the dining room, and all the fun we had when we visited you in Huntington.

You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Tory Kirrane

February 10, 2009

With sincere sympathy to all
Have heard many great stories about Al for many years. He will be missed

Tom Litwin, Exalted Ruler

February 10, 2009

It is the hour of eleven. On behalf of the Officers and Members of Huntington Elks Lodge, No. 1565, I would like to offer Al's family and friends our deepest condolences. Al was a dedicated Elk for many, many years. He will be greatly missed.

Kathleen Hennessey Russo

February 10, 2009

Dear Aunt Anne, Elizabeth, Tom and Maryanne: Nick and I are very sorry for your loss. Uncle Al always had a great sense of humor and was a great deal of fun to be around.
You are in our prayers.
Love,
Your niece,
Kathleen and Nick

Doreen Evans

February 10, 2009

I was a friend of Cathie Caputi in high school. We lost her way too soon. Mr Caputi was the one to make the call to say she was gone. I was sitting on a bus on my way back to Boston when my father called the bus station and they got me off the bus. My condolences to the entire Caputi family.

Thomas Hennessey

February 10, 2009

We grew up together in Bay Ridge-Al, Bob and me. The war came along. Al went in the Army, I went to the Mercahnt Marine. We both survive.He married my sister Ann. We lived on Long Island for 40+ years.Al is now back in Huntington. Good bye Al. Seeyou later.Tom

fjohn reinke (mc1968)

February 10, 2009

The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself … any man’s death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.

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