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Ryan Eugene Cappelletty

Ryan Cappelletty Obituary

CAPPELLETTY Ryan Eugene Cappelletty, age 23, Wednesday, May 28, 2003. Residence, Chesterfield, VA. Husband of Rachel C. Gebers Cappelletty. Son of Richard E. and Robin Burkholder Cappelletty. Brother of Rae Ann Cappelletty. Maternal grandson of Ronald and Alberta Burkholder and paternal grandson of James and Joanne Cappellety. Friends may attend a public memorial service at the Erie Shrine Club, 2525 West 38th St. on Tuesday at 11 AM. A noon luncheon at Rainbow Gardens at Waldameer Park will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Chesterfield County Police Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 1684, Chesterfield, VA 23832. Local arrangements are being handled by the Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home, Inc., 4216 Sterrettania Rd., an Independent Care Group affiliate. (Sun.-1)

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Published by Erie Times-News on Jun. 1, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Ryan Cappelletty

35 Entries

Vicki Cangelosi

June 19, 2003

Dearest Rachel...It seems like just yesterday we were laughing and joking about how long it was taking to get through that crazy academy. I remember telling you it wouldn't last forever and it will get better. I loved to hear your silly stories about all of the stuff Ryan was going through every morning or that day in January when I stopped by to see you and you had the pictures from graduation. You were so proud of Ryan.

I know we talked about why stuff like this happens and I'd do anything to have an answer for you. I believe Ryan knows why. He loved this job so much. Just listening to all of the beautiful things that have been said about him since that unforgettable morning have been amazing.

You are so strong and a part of everyone of those things that made us love Ryan so much. It will forever be Ryan and Rachel. All of your new friends here will hold you up and take care of you while we never forget the Ultimate thing Ryan has done for all of us...

We love you!!

Vicki and Zachary

Laird Cole

June 7, 2003

As a police officer who traveled the same road as brother Cappelletty, McDowell, Edinboro Univ. Then a police dept in a strange city I can only wish you all the comfort in knowning that Ryan loved you and his job to take you there as he followed his calling. He is now patrolling the streets of heaven where he will allways feel the love you felt for him.

Joshua & Amy Brown

June 3, 2003

hey mama,

I have not seen you in a while and I am sorry that this is the reason for me to get in touch. you have my sympathy and you are in mine and amys thoughts and prayers. if there is anything I can do or if you just need to talk or anything. let me know. 434-848-9057

Phil & Angie Gebers

June 3, 2003

"So do not fear for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10

We love you, Rachel, and we are proud of Ryan. He loved you very much and did his job well to the very end. You are in our prayers.

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Dee S. Fisher

June 3, 2003

Dearest Rachel and all members of Ryan's family,

I think of you all daily and the words "but for the grace of God go I" haunt me. As the wife of a 26 year veteran, I have thought about the day someone would knock at my door. As the mother of a murdered 24 year old daughter, I have felt your pain. It won't make much sense to you now, but I can say to you that time will slowly heal the pain you are feeling and your heart, which I know is broken, will begin to beat again. Hold on to your memories and the wonderful love that Ryan held in his heart for you. He has made the ultimate sacrifice, for his community and his belief in justice. We can never give back what he has given for us, but we will pray each day that God will hold him close and give you and the rest of his family the strength you need to make it through this time of unbearable grief.

Please know that George and I are both here for you, anytime, day or night. Do not hesitate to reach out to us. We have walked in the shoes that you tread gently in now and we can offer you hope.

With love and prayers.

George and Dee Fisher

Chesterfield County Police Department

Becca Melani

June 2, 2003

Rachel and Ryan's family,

I cannot believe what I have been reading in the paper. It seems like yesterday Ryan and I were having a conversation about the struggles of working in res life. It was practically yesterday that Ryan and I graduated, and I remember how President Pogue honored him during the ceremony. And I remember feeling so happy at that moment that someone so great was finally getting some recognition. And it seems like just yesterday that I read the wedding announcement in the paper and smiled. Ryan was a magnificent person. I know that the brotherhood he became part of will stand by you through everything, and I hope that brings some comfort. I am engaged to a police officer of Ft. Indiantown Gap and I worry everyday about the dangers that exist, but without these great guys, what would we do? You are in my prayers and my thoughts. If there is anything that I can do, please let me know. Hang in there.

Gary & Sharon Pfister

June 2, 2003

Our prayers are with the entire Cappelletty family.

June 2, 2003

I'm very sorry for your family's loss. Such a tragic loss to you and the community. My prayers are with you.

Daughter of a Retired Police Officer

Marge Shreffler

June 2, 2003

Rachel,

I was so saddened to hear of Ryan's untimely death and that was before I read the paper and found out that you were his wife. What little time you had together provides you with memories that can never be forgotten.

I add my prayers and condolences to you along with your other friends from Edinboro. I also extend prayers and condolences to Ryan's family.

I didn't know Ryan, but he must have been some kind of guy for you to fall in love with him.

Please take care of yourself.

Love and prayers,

Marge Shreffler

(formerly of the Residence Life and Housing Office, now with the Dept. of English and Theatre Arts).

Edinboro University of PA

J. Marcussen

June 1, 2003

May the peace that passes all understanding be with each family member as they go through this time of sorrow. God knows and understands your feelings and so many are praying for God's strength to carry you through this ordeal.

God Bless you all.

Pat

June 1, 2003

Another of our finest called home. To rest in peace in God's Kingdom.

God Bless Ryan's wife, family, friends, and the Chesterfield County Police Department.

tina gates

June 1, 2003

May your faith and the love of family and friends help to comfort you during this most difficult time.

Tina Gates

Ron Brooks (Henrico PD)

becky savage

May 31, 2003

I don't know Ryan or his family personally, but as a future wife of a police officer my heart and prayers are with you. Nobody knows what you are going through, words can't explain, but we have an angel to protect. God bless you. May god be with you.

Becky Savage(Fiancee of Chesterfield Police Graduate Sean Curran)

Stacy Maresca

May 31, 2003

My heart goes out to all of the Cappelletty family and close friends. He will truly be missed. Love the Maresca Family

Maryalyce Poole

May 31, 2003

And God will dry every tear. When the storm calms God will be there as He held you and your family during this time. Ryan hopefully is telling us not to stand at his grave and weep. That he is not there, he does not sleep. He is the thousand winds that blow. He is the diamond glitter of a police officer badge. He is the sunlight of each new day. When you awake in the morning hush, he is that uplifting rush of life circling us. He is the stars that shine at night. He is the nudge on our shoulders that is telling us to have hope. Do not stand at his grave and weep. He is not there, he does not sleep. In Christ Peace he is a shinning star.

I saw the shinning star for such a brief time during his time at the acdemy.

Maryalyce Poole

Chesterfield Mental Health

Janis Roberts

May 30, 2003

My deepest sympathy goes out to your family. I work with your cousin, Kim Tolley, and when she received the news Wednesday, it touched us all in our office. May God give you the strength and courage to get through and know that there are people everywhere praying for you.

Deon & Dianna Rooks

May 30, 2003

Dianna and I would like to extend out thoughts, prayers and sympathy to the family and wife of Ryan. Having known and met Ryan and his family we know first hand what kind of person he was. He was not selfish and put others in front of himself. He had the desire to make this a better place to live through his commitment to his fellow man even to the extent of giving his own life in the service of others. He was a profesional who understood his job and he did his job with honor and integrity. He was an asset to our community and the law profession. He makes us proud and I feel honored that I was able to know Ryan and Rachel. May God comfort you doing this time of sorrow.

Deon & Dianna Rooks

Gail Feind

May 30, 2003

My family and I are praying for you and your family. Our hearts go out to you but hope you know how much we appreciate Ryan for being a police officer and helping to keep us safe. He is a true hero and so are you, Rachel, for sharing your husband with the community.

God bless you and may his light shine upon you and bring you peace.

Stephen & Lisa Harrell

May 30, 2003

God bless and keep you at this time in your life. Everyone is praying for you.

Wife of a Richmond Police officer

May 30, 2003

To Rachel and the Cappelletty Family.

As a wife of a Richmond Police officer, my heart goes out to you in this time of loss. No one know what you are going through right now. We can only hope that God is looking over you and giving you the strength to go on. Please know that your love one is in God's hand and that justice's was served. Ryan was a hero to everyone and know that he changed people's lives doing what he loved best. God bless you.

Ed Woodfin

May 30, 2003

May he rest in peace. Kindest regards for the family of this young man.. Retired law enforcement. Ed Woodfin

Georgi Fisher (Daughter of Officer George Fisher)

May 30, 2003

My sympathy and prayers go out to you. God Bless your son/husband for putting his life on the line to protect our community. He is the truest form of heros.

May 30, 2003

To Rachel and the Cappelletty Family:

I do not know you personally but my heart goes out to all of you for your loss. I can't seem to stop thinking of you all so I felt it appropriate of offer my condolences. I can not image the strength that you need to get through this awful time but know that God will help you and take care of you. There are alot of people thinking of you--ones you know and love and total strangers. I offer my deepest felt sympathy. Thank you, Ryan, for what you gave to Chesterfield County and for risking your life for our community. Know that he is in a better place now and cherish the moments he was here. Thank you again to Rachel and all of the family for sharing Ryan's life and memories with us. God bless you all.

Karen Comer

May 30, 2003

The prayers of a grateful community are with you and your family. From all the reports and interviews, Ryan seems to have been a wonderful person and we mourn the shortness of his life. We don't understand why some people leave us so early but I pray that God will give you his comfort and in time his peace. With sympathy - The Comer family

Shannon Fox

May 30, 2003

You were my first friend at Edinboro and I will never forget your warmness and generousity. You will remain in my thoughts for always. You have a beautiful wife and I promise that everyday she will have a prayer to God from me. Watch over her Ryan and give her the strength she needs to continue. May you rest in peace, and always know that your mark on this world was one of greatness.

Your friend,

Shannon Fox

Jody Dean

May 30, 2003

If I had to use one word to describe Ryan Cappelletty, it would be "integrity." Ryan lived his life with honesty, sincerity, and geniune humanity. He was one person I can honestly say I never knew anyone to dislike or disrespect. I didn't spend nearly as much time with Ryan and Rachel Cappelletty as I would have liked too--its seemed life always got in the way of things. Now, its seems, life was too short to not have spent that time. I ache for his loss, ache for the loss of a friend, ache for Rachel's loss. I wish I could make things different than they are. The only thing I know to do is live my life the way Ryan believe all people should--with integrity, and remember they joy he brought to life.

S. ROGERS

May 30, 2003

My heart aches for the family of Ryan Cappelletty and his family. May God give you comfort at this very difficult time as only He can do.

Kimberly & Ronald Malone

May 30, 2003

Being from military and law enforcement families and upbringing, your loss is shared by many. We happened to be at the Chesterfield County Courthouse on that fatal day and felt the mood of great loss. Fortunately justice was served at such tremendous costs. Our thoughts, prayers are with all of you. God bless, guide and bring you through this time.

RITA WOOD

May 30, 2003

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.GOD BLESS YOUR SON

Spencer Dickey

May 30, 2003

Rachel & Family of Officer Ryan Cappelletty:

With Deepest Sympathies. My prayers go out to you.

Spencer

Chief Bill Hodges

May 30, 2003

The West Point Police Department mourns in our lose of a brother in law enforcement. May God Bless you during these times of grief and sorrow.

Allen Moulson

May 30, 2003

May God be with you and your family! I did not know Ryan, but as a brother in Law Enforcement I hurt for you.

Allen Moulson

Richmond Police Retired

Laura

May 30, 2003

Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Thank you for the sacrifices you made for others. You will always be remembered in our hearts. You are a true hero.

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