BORN

November 22, 1931

DIED

November 6, 2021

AGE

LOCATION

Agawam, Massachusetts

Donald C. Capponcelli, 89, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 6, 2021 in Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield, son of the late Leo and Theresa (Cartello) Capponcelli, he was a lifelong resident of Agawam and a graduate of Agawam High School. Donald worked for over thirty years for Longview Fibre Box before retiring in 1993. He was a member of the West Springfield Lodge of Elks, enjoyed woodworking and was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church. He was also a navy veteran of the Korean War. He leaves his wife of sixty-eight years, Barbara (Skerry) Capponcelli, four sons and their wives, Donald C. Jr. and Sandi Capponcelli of Vermont, Peter L. and Joan Capponcelli of CA, Barry M. and Tina Capponcelli of Agawam, Bruce A. and Kerri Capponcelli of VT, ten grandchildren, Eli, Eric, Kelly, Shannon, Amber, Scott, Kyle, Jacki, Keira, Olivia, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be Friday at 9am from the AGAWAM CURRAN JONES FUNERAL HOME, 745 Cooper Street with a Mass in Sacred Heart Church at 10. The burial will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery in West Springfield. Calling hours are Thursday from 4-7pm. Donations may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104. For online condolences, please visit www.curranjones.com

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Mrs. Capponcelli, Donny, Peter, Barry, Bruce and family,

Nada and I were so sorry to hear that Mr. C (Cappy) had passed away. I have such fond memories of you all and the fun we had together with Cappy being there for us. The many times he took us tobogganing (and he being the biggest kid of us all going down the slope!!), boating up at Otis, building us the "basketball court" in the old Sacred Heart church parking lot and more. My favorite memory is when he and my Dad and the...

Tom Acquaro

November 10, 2021 | DeLand, FL | Neighbor

Everyone knew when Mr. C was home he would toot his car horn that was the sound of a sort of fog horn, it was awesome! God blessed this family with such a fun loving person. Mrs. C, Donny, Peter, Barry and Bruce I’m so so sorry I can’t be there in person, my thoughts and prayers are with you all and your families. R.I.P. Mr. C

MaryAnn Acquaro Stanley

November 09, 2021 | North Port, FL | Friend

Our thoughts are with Mrs. Capponcelli and her family.

Edmund Bouley

November 09, 2021 | Agawam, MA | Student

When I think back on my childhood one of the best memories I have is of Mr C. He was always there willing to help and make things better. Families did not have cell phones, lap tops as kids do today but what we did have was plenty of fun in the neighborhood and Mr. C. was there to support us. Mrs. Capponcelli, Donny, Peter, Barry, Bruce and family, Peter and I are so sorry for your loss but may the memories you hold dear in your heart carry you through the next few days and moving forward.

Gina Acquaro-Smus

November 09, 2021 | Feeding Hills, MA | Friend

Dad Capp you were like a father me. Next to my dad , who passed last year, you had a big influence on my life. Like myself a big man, but a fair man . Big in stature but Teddy Bear in nature. He got lots of miles from pull my finger jokes and making a kid smile, he lived a great life and got to spread it all around to all his children and their familes. I can see him and my late wife Beth spending time together playing cards for eternity. My condolences to his entire family. Rest in Peace Capp

David Scarpa

November 08, 2021 | Agawam, MA | Friend

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