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Mary Capraro Obituary

CAPRARO, MARY (BARBATO), 92, of Delway Rd., Cranston, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2008 at Steere House in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Albert Capraro.

Born in Teano, Italy, a daughter of the late Louis and Carmela (Campobianco) Barbato, she came to the U.S. in 1926 settling in Providence, moving to Cranston in 1965.

Mrs. Capraro worked in the jewelry industry for many years, before retiring.

She was the devoted mother of Maria A. Houston and her husband Neil of North Kingstown and Albert L. Capraro and his wife Marlene of Apex, NC; and loving grandmother of Stephen and Robert Houston and Peter Capraro. She was pre-deceased by 2 brothers and 4 sisters.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Monday at 10:00 a.m. in Holy Ghost Church, Knight St., Providence, followed by entombment in Our Risen Christ Garden Mausoleum at St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

Visiting hours and flowers are respectfully omitted.

Visit www.nardolillo.com for information and online condolences.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Providence Journal on Jul. 20, 2008.

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