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Charles Capoyianes Obituary

CHARLES CAPOYIANES "CAPPY" VALPARAISO, IN Charles Capoyianes "Cappy", age 80, of Valparaiso, IN, formerly of Merrillville, IN, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2017. Cappy is survived by his wife of 57 years, Juanita; two sisters-in-law: Clara McIlvenna of Hobart, IN and Mary Smith also of Hobart, IN; two nieces: Andi (Shane) Houlihan of Merrillville, IN and Anita Eddleman of South Carolina; one nephew, Duane (Stacy) Dean of South Carolina. He was preceded in death by his parents: James and Mae Rose Capoyianes, and special nephew, Tim McIlvenna. Cappy was a body man at Baruch Oldsmobile in Gary up to the time when he and his wife Juanita opened and operated Ruffles the Clown Balloons and Flowers. He was a retired member of the Merrillville Volunteer Fire Department. Cappy was also a member of Peace United Church of Christ, where he served as president on the church council. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Geisen Funeral & Cremation Services, 7905 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with an Indiana Volunteer Firefighters Memorial Service at 7:00 PM. An additional visitation will be held on Friday directly at Peace United Church of Christ in Merrillville from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, June 16, 2017 at 10:00 AM at Peace United Church of Christ, 1001 W. 73rd Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410, with Pastor Joan Mier officiating. Interment will follow at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville, IN. For information, to view directions and/or sign Cappy's online guestbook: 219-769-3322 GeisenFuneralHome.com

Published by The Times from Jun. 14 to Jun. 15, 2017.
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Juanita I was so sorry to read in the paper of your husbands passing. Although I never met him, that day we spoke at Walmart I knew he meant everything to you. I kept him in my prayers and will continue to pray for God's strength and comforting hands to hold you close and carry you forward. Come see me for a hug when you're up to it. Walmart associate

June 17, 2017

Dear Juanita & family,

We are so sorry to hear of Cappy's passing.

Our love & prayers are with all of you.

Connie & Frank Welch

June 16, 2017

Connie & Frank Welch

June 16, 2017

Cappy, rest in peace dear cousin. Juanita, our deepest sympathies to you, you were his sunshine.
Socko, Angie, Lilly and Julie and families
(So sorry we can't be there, Socko just had knee replacement)

June 15, 2017

Sending my condolences to you Juanita and your family. May GOD be with you for added strength.

Dorothy L Thomas

June 15, 2017

Rest in peace, Cappy. Give Bob a hug from me.

Donna Szafranski

June 15, 2017

So sorry for your loss. My condolences to
Juanita and family. Remember your love and
good times.
Judy Howell Ashcraft

June 15, 2017

May you rest in peace my old friend. It was a pleasure to have known you and work with you on MFD. Until we meet again, God bless.

Mark ALTOMERE

June 15, 2017

Thank you for being the great guy you were, Cappy, and for making Juanita so very happy for all those years.

Donna Kirby

June 14, 2017

My condolences to the family. Keep reflecting on the fond and fun memories of him. Look to the God of comfort and he will sustain you.

NRM

June 14, 2017

It takes a special person to put his life on the line for strangers. Cappy never gave it a second thought when going to a call. We will miss his sense of humor, his smile and above all his friendship. Rest in Peace Cappy and May God hold you in the palm of his hand.

Ken & Laura Christy

June 14, 2017

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