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Sending my condolences to the Cappers family even though I didn't know Christopher. America will never forget your sacrifice.
Leslie Honcharik
September 19, 2022 | Other
Wading River, New York
Joys of the Outdoors
In her junior year at Quinnipiac College, Kathleen Vieira spotted a new man on campus. He was tall. He was handsome. He was wearing a pink rugby shirt.
"Who is that guy?" she asked her friends. Nobody knew.
Turns out he was a transfer student named James Christopher Cappers, a.k.a. Chris, a.k.a. Clark Kent (whom he resembled).
"Fresh from getting out of the phone booth," said Steven M. Vaughn, a friend since sixth grade.
Ms. Vieira and Mr. Cappers married in 1995, on April 22, a date they selected by combining their birthdays, Sept. 4 (April is the fourth month) and Aug. 22.
It was also Earth Day, a good fit, considering that some of the Cappers' favorite times together were spent hiking, camping and introducing Alex, who will turn 3 on Dec. 30, to the thrills of sleeping in a tent. Mr. Cappers, 33, was a personal client executive at Marsh & McLennan.
Mrs. Cappers recently gave Alex and Andrew, seven months old, special teddy bears sewn from their Daddy's old shirts. "I'm trying to find that pink rugby for myself," she said. "I think about him all the time."
Profile published in THE NEW YORK TIMES on December 2, 2001.
Chris Cappers, 33, strong and steadfast
At Quinnipiac University, the brothers of Alpha Chi Rho liked to call Chris Cappers "Clark Kent." Tall and handsome, when he wore his eyeglasses he was the epitome of clean-cut.
"The nickname was appropriate," said Cappers' older brother, Mark, "especially when he wore his eyeglasses. He was tall and thin, the strong, silent type, and the most incredibly steadfast and moral person you could ever meet."
James Christopher Cappers, 33, grew up in New Jersey -- in Fair Haven and Long Valley. At the time of his death on Sept. 11, he was living with his wife, Kathleen Viera Cappers, and their two children, Alexander, 2, and Andrew, 6 months, in Wading River, N.Y.
An assistant vice president at Marsh & McLennan Cos., Mr. Cappers, a private client broker, worked on the 94th floor of the North Tower at the World Trade Center.
Born in Atlanta, Mr. Cappers graduated from Valley Forge Military Academy in Pennsylvania and from Quinnipiac in Hamden, Conn., with a degree in finance. He began working for Marsh & McLennon in their Morristown office 10 years ago.
A rugby and lacrosse player in college, Mr. Cappers was an avid camper who often backpacked with his wife in the Adirondacks and on Martha's Vineyard.
"Most of all, he just liked getting out in the yard and kicking the soccer ball around with his son," said Mr. Cappers' father, Murray.
In addition to his wife and two children, Mr. Cappers is survived by his parents, Murray A. and Peggy Cappers, and his brother, Mark, all of Long Valley.
A memorial Mass is scheduled for 2 p.m. tomorrow at St. Anselm's Episcopal Church in Shoreham, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the J. Christopher Cappers Memorial Fund, North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham, N.Y. 11786, or to St. Anselm's Episcopal Church, 55 North Country Road, Shoreham, N.Y. 11786.
Sending my condolences to the Cappers family even though I didn't know Christopher. America will never forget your sacrifice.
Leslie Honcharik
September 19, 2022 | Other
From darkness to light. Five years ago these words were on a candle that our church had us sponsor, along with the name of one of the victims of this sad day. Your name came to me. I've have prayed for you ever since and lit the candle again today in your honor... as we remember. Blessings to you and the loved ones you left behind.
Marie C
September 11, 2021 | Branchburg, NJ
Remembering James on the 20th anniversary of 9/11....
Cindy Roe
September 03, 2021
Chris was my roommate, teammate, and fraternity brother in college. Best friend I had during those years. I miss him to this day.
Chad Minervini
September 11, 2019 | CT | Friend
We will never forget that horrible day when we lost so many good people like Chris. I pause today to ask a special blessing for his family and friends. Much love from Texas,
Del Newberry
June 06, 2019 | Garland, TX
Chris and I went to Qunnipiac together, though I didn't know him well, though we played on the Lacrosse team together were often linemates. Since graduating Quinnipiac I have lived and worked in NYC, and as Chris did, I too work in finance. Gods just had different plans for us I guess. From what I remember, he was talented, personable, and always polite. Chris will always remain in my prayers and thoughts this time every year.
terence geoghan
September 13, 2013 | New York, NY
Chris and I were room mates our freshman year at Wake Forest. We shared a lot of laughs and late night talks. He did not have the false cockiness so typical of young men. Instead, he was thoughtful, generous, and considerate. He would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. I remember one time my girlfriend was going to be in Chapel Hill to visit one of her friends and I had no way to get her to Winston-Salem. "No problem," said Chris, "I'll drive you there and we'll pick her...
Scott Davis
September 11, 2013 | Tampa, FL
I worked with Murray, Chris's Dad, in Atlanta.
Am thinking of the Cappers family today.
Hugh Benziger
September 11, 2013 | Cypress, TX
To the Family of Mr. Cappers:
My wife and I rode in America's 911 Ride on August 18-21, 2011. The purpose of this motorcycle run was to honor and remember the heroes and victims of 911.
Each participant in this run was given a card with the name of an individual 911 victim that we were riding in honor and memory of. Our card was in honor of Chris and I'd like his family to have it if you are interested. If so, please e-mail me and I'd be happy to get it to you.
May...
November 03, 2012