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Elaine Capuano Obituary

Capuano, Elaine C. CLIFTON PARK Elaine Corrigan Capuano, 78, former Lansingburgh resident, died Thursday, January 1, 2009 at Samaritan Hospital. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Emmett Corrigan and Hazel Patrick Corrigan and wife of the late John A. Capuano who died October 29, 2005. A lifelong area resident, she was a graduate of Lansingburgh High School, class of 1948. Elaine was a clerk with the former D A Fazioli & Son Insurance Agency, retiring in 1995. She previously worked for the former Ryan & O'Haire Agency in Troy. Elaine enjoyed her monthly lunch dates with her high school friends and her Sunday coffee time with her friend Jan. Spending time at the yearly Corrigan cousin celebrations was at the top of her list. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family. She was a communicant of St. Augustine's Church, Lansingburgh. Survivors include her daughters, Renee Archambault and Michele Moore, both of Clifton Park, Denise Mikkelsen (Glen) of Colonie; four grandchildren, Ben and Carly Bebernitz, Matt Mikkelsen and Lyndsay Moore; a step-granddaughter, Shannon Fisher; a brother, Joseph (Fran) Corrigan; and sister-in-law, Joan Corrigan of Clifton Park; and sister-in-law, Mary Pantore (Joseph) of Waterford; two nephews, Michael Corrigan (Wendy), Thomas Corrigan (Carol); and a niece, Alice Marie Marble (Doug). Funeral services Monday at 8:45 a.m. from the McLoughlin & Mason Funeral Home, corner of 109th Street and Third Avenue, Lansingburgh and at 9:30 a.m. in St. Augustine's Church, 115th Street and Fourth Avenue, Lansingburgh where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery, Troy. Calling hours are 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial donations to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road, Loudonville, NY 12211, would be appreciated. For guest book please visit www.mcloughlinmason.com

Published by Albany Times Union from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2009.
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Denise:
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. See you soon.

Dianne Smith

January 5, 2009

Joan and Fran - We're sorry to learn of Elaine's passing. Please know that our thoughts are with you and her family.

Ferd and Harriet Van Deursen

January 5, 2009

Renee & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the many special memories and times spent with your Mom. Love Donna.

Donna Bianchi

January 4, 2009

Fran and family,
Jack and I were sorry to hear Elaine passed away. You have our
deepest sympathy.
Shirley & Jack Thomsen

Shirley & Jack Thomsen

January 4, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. We lived below Elaine at Twin Lakes for a short time. She was always smiling and so easy to speak with. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Love Mark and Brenda Fitch.

Brenda Fitch

January 4, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.

Marie Pastor

January 3, 2009

May God keep Mrs. Capuano at his right side in heaven. My sincerest sympathy for the loss of your mother (Michael Palage Jr--Audit Group 3)

Michael Palage Jr

January 3, 2009

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