John Capenos Obituary

John J. Capenos, 70, of Pennellville, passed away on Saturday at home surrounded by his family. He was born August 19, 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA. John received a BA in Business Management from Youngstown State University and was a brother with Phi Kappa Tau. John was married to the love of his life, Anna, for 39 years.

John worked as a developer until he retired in 1997. He was Scout Master for Troop 750 in Phoenix, NY for many years. John was a Mason, a Shriner and very active in local politics. John loved to fish and hunt, obtaining his U.S. Coast Guard Captains License.

John is survived by his wife, Anna; and seven children, Robert (Teresa), Stephen (Renee), Joel, Adam, Aaron (Michele) and daughters, Ay Jay and Kerry; blessed with 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; a brother, Warren; and a sister, Carol Bowman. John lived a full and happy life and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the Humane Association of Central New York or the American Heart Association.


Date of Death: April 5, 2014



Published by Syracuse Post Standard from Apr. 7 to Apr. 8, 2014.
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Ann, will always remember John as he was a great guy. So very sorry, I know he was the love of your life. Hugs my friend.

mary speers

Friend

April 1, 2022

When I am in Clay or up near his Lake Ontario residence, I think of the good times spent with John and Mike Hogan. Very pleasant memories. He was a great guy and a good friend. They are probably sharing some great stories and a few laughs. Both are in My prayers.

Jack Kavanaugh

Friend

April 1, 2019

The time, love, and memories I share with John and all of you guys will be with me forever..for that I am grateful and blessed. Thank you for being so great to me, John! You were a wonderful man..and always will be in the hearts of the many who love you! xoxo~Nicholas

Nicole typhair

April 23, 2014

I do miss you. I'm sorry I never got to say goodbye. At least I got you a fish dinner the last time I was there!

Joel

April 22, 2014

Dear Anna and family, My heart goes out to all of you as John was a wonderful man. I just found out and I am so sorry. Hugs my friend

Mary Speers

April 17, 2014

Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment, until it becomes a memory~ So many wonderful memories of John...

Robyn Yorker

April 16, 2014

So many happy days spent with John and Anna. Will remember him always

Pat Levy Kilb

April 15, 2014

John was a wonderful friend to both myself and my family, so sorry to hear he passed. Our thoughts are with his family.

Gerald Levy

April 15, 2014

I am very sorry to hear about this. Always loved John and Anna. You will be missed.

Matthew Levy

April 15, 2014

Anna Capenos

April 15, 2014

John and I worked 15 years together and it was a great relationship. Many good times with John and Anna.
John, Anna and the family are in our prayers.
Maggie & Larry Byrnes

April 14, 2014

To the beautiful Capenos family who I hold dear to my heart. John Capenos will be missed forever. I will cherish the moments I was able to spend talking to him..a great man. His legacy will be felt for a long time and I am proud to say I knew him even though it was too short. May god bless his soul and the entire family.

Jayden White

April 11, 2014

To the beautiful Capenos family.who I hold dear to my heart.john Capenos will be missed forever.i will cherish the moments I was able to spend with him talking to him..a great man. His legacy will be felt for a long time and I am proud to say I knew him even though it was too short. May god bless his soul and the entire family.

Jayden White

April 11, 2014

Genga, you are by my side and I hope you will always be and so will grandpa, he might not be here with us in our eyes but is here in our hearts and that I will always know I loved him so, and you too and always will

Alexis Capenos

April 11, 2014

So sorry to hear of your loss- our thoughts and prayers with the whole family from all of ours.
David and Sue Hanford

April 10, 2014

To the family of John Capenos our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God Bless all of you.

Herb & Nancy Eaton

April 10, 2014

Anna: My sincerest condolences. It was with a sense of deep melancholy that I heard the news of John's passing. Hardly seems possible; it was just such a short time ago that he and I made those many trips to northern Maine for the Aroostook Centre Project. His beaming smile and booming voice will long be fondly remembered. Thanks for sharing him with us.

Bob and Karen Alexander

April 9, 2014

John was Family to Me& my Family!!!God rest his Soul!!

April 9, 2014

Anna, I am so sorry to hear bout John's passing...I well remember working with John at Penn Can mall. My deepest condolences Toni Zona

April 9, 2014

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

American Heart Association

April 9, 2014

To my life long friend I will miss you. charlie

CHARLIE

April 8, 2014

I feel like you're still here...you have too strong of a spirit to not be...Love you!

Kerry Wysner-Purdy

April 8, 2014

Sorry to hear of John's passing. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. The Burdick's of Pennellville

April 8, 2014

Sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a great guy and inspiration to all.

Les Johnson

April 8, 2014

Sorry to hear of John's passing. I did contact Ron rogers in south Carolina and let him know also. John was a good friend to the Clay Chapel when it was in operation. always enjoyed talking with John. Our thought and prayers are with your family. Claude Sykes, Baldwinsville

April 8, 2014

Anna and family,

So very, very sorry to hear of John's passing. I have such fond memories of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Lisa Garvey

April 8, 2014

I am so sorry to hear John passed. Our time in scouting will always remind me of his wide smile and swagger in his walk. I can hear him say, "Whats up Rowland", and feel his firm handshake. He will be missed.

John Rowland

April 8, 2014

Sorry to hear of the passing of one of my Classmates from NA class of 61. My deepest symptom to the Capenos family. I know John will be missed and remembered. Jerry White

April 8, 2014

Sue and I were sorry to learn of John's passing. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Charles Anna

April 8, 2014

Anna & family, So sorry to hear of John's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a great man and dedicated to family, friends and scouts. He will truly be missed.

Frank & Chris Smith

April 8, 2014

Dear Anna and family,
I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. It was always a pleasure talking with him on the phone when he would call the office. I always knew it was him...he had such a distinctive voice. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.

Shari (Richard H. Jarvis, Esq.)

Shari Whatley

April 8, 2014

John will be greatly missed. I for one always loved to harass him, joke with him, bug him, and laugh. He was a wonderful man. He will be in our hearts always...Frank and Chris Hankey

April 8, 2014

GOD BLESS, GOD SPEED, THANKS FOR TAKING ME HUNTING & RIDES ON THAT MOTORCYCLE...

Dave Bowman

April 8, 2014

to the family sorry for your loss i went to school with some of the kids life is just to short may he rip from our family to yours

tom mills

April 8, 2014

We our very sad to learn of John's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Thom Benedetto & Family

April 8, 2014

To the Capenos family, With My deepest sympathy and a prayer for a great guy.

Jack Kavanaugh

April 8, 2014

Dear Anna and family. What a great loss for you all. I was a classmate of Johns in high school. A well liked guy and I'm so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace and know he was loved!

Cathie Lutz

April 8, 2014

Anna, I am so sorry for your loss. I have nothing but great memories of John. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Bruce Brewer Jr

April 8, 2014

So sorry for your loss. I was in John's high school class. We are all linked to a common past, we wish you comfort at this time.

Karen Gendron

April 7, 2014

You are my heart and I know you will always be with me

AyJay Capenos

April 7, 2014

Anna, and kids--

I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. Fond memories of Uncle John will always be held close in my heart. I'm praying for peace for you all during this sad, sad time.
Love,
Kathy, Tim, Delaney and Ethan

Kathy Capenos Barrett

April 7, 2014

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