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Francis Caputi Obituary

CAPUTI, Francis Paul On December 6, 2009, "Cap", age 87, passed away. Mr. Caputi was a 60 year resident of the Ashland section of Cherry Hill and a founding parishioner of Holy Rosary Parish. He was a 1942 graduate of Camden Catholic High School where he played football, baseball and was a member of the 1941 State Championship basketball team. Mr. Caputi served on the USS San Juan from 1942 until the end of World War II and he retired as an insurance agent from Prudential. Mr. Caputi was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and will be missed by all. He is lovingly survived by his wife of 68 years, Virginia (nee Master); his children, Ginny (Jim) McKendrick, Thomas Caputi, Michael (Kathy) Caputi, Paul (Sandra) Caputi and Debby (Hal) Gerhardt; 12 grandchildren, Jim, Cherie, Nancy, Tina, Paul, Kim, Camie, Katie, Missy, Mark, Joseph and the late, Jason; 15 great grandchildren and his sister-in-laws, Joan Hartman and Claire Bauman. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Friday morning from 8:30 - 10:45 AM at Holy Rosary Church, 99 Burnt Mill Road, Cherry Hill where His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM. Interment NJ Veterans Cemetery, Arneytown. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either Camden Catholic High School, Cherry Hill or to the Lutheran Home of Moorestown. Arrangements HEALEY FUNERAL HOME Cherry Hill.

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Published by Courier Post on Dec. 8, 2009.

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Francis (Paco) Higgins

January 4, 2025

Thanks for the great memories of a wonderful man who enriched the lives
of everyone he met. May we all spread the joy of life as easily as Uncle Cap
did.

Francis (Paco) Higgins

December 14, 2009

Our Memories, thoughts and prayers are with you Aunt Virginia, and also, all of our Caputi cousins, relatives and friends. Uncle Cap's presence and humor was bigger than life. We are all grateful for the part he played in our lives. Now it is up to us to spread the joy of life that Uncle Cap shared. His memory lives on in each and everyone of us. Thanks Cap and Godspeed!

Jack Croghan

December 11, 2009

We were also founding members of Holy Rosary Parish. We shared many good times establishing the parish, especially working on the carnivals. He worked so hard for the parish, especially on the House of Charity. Him and his great sense of humor will be greatly missed. He was a GREAT GUY!

Pat & Jack Croghan

Marty Higgins

December 8, 2009

My deepest sympathy to you, Aunt Virginia, along with the rest of the Caputi Clan. I will always remember Uncle Cap as a funny man who would light up the room and be the life of the party! Keep a watchful eye on us from above my dear uncle!

Georgeanne (Higgins) Chorzelewski

December 8, 2009

Our love and prayers are with you Aunt Virginia and your family. We will miss Uncle Cap very much. He always could make you laugh. What a great guy.

Theresa (Higgins) Bouton

December 8, 2009

My condolences to my Aunt Virginia and all of my cousins. Uncle Cap was a wonderful man. I remember him as a warm person alway ready to embrace you. I pray the Lord will comfort you in this difficult time.

JIM AND BETTY MC GLONE

December 8, 2009

WHEN I THINK OF CAP HE ALWAYS REMINDS ME OF MY DAD. I WILL FOR EVER BELIEVE THAT THEY WERE THE TWO GREATEST AND MOST RESPECTED MEN IN MY LIFE. CAP HAD SUCH A WAY OF MAKING ALL AROUND HIM FEEL GOOD ABOUT LIFE. MICHAEL YOUR DAD WAS LOVED BY THE ENTIRE MC GLONE FAMILY AND WILL BE MISSED BUT REMEMBERED AS A VERY SPECIAL MAN THAT ALWAYS MADE ALL OF US FEEL BETTER WHENEVER WE SAW HIM. MAY GOD REST HIS SOUL IN PEACE.

Kathy McGlone

December 8, 2009

to the caputi family. our thoughts and prayers are with you Cap was a wonderful man and will be missed by many. He is in a better place now and watching over his many love ones. sincerely, Bud & Kathy Mcglone

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