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Jerome Capko Obituary
Capko, Jerome M. "Jerry", 70, Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 15, 2013. He was born in Streator, IL on June 15, 1943. He served as a police officer in Illinois before moving to Arizona in 1980. He worked at APS for many years and remained in close contact with his many friends from his time there. Those friends, along with countless others have been of enormous comfort and support to him and his family during his illness. Strangers were never strangers for very long with Jerry-he made friends everywhere he went. He touched the lives and hearts of everyone who knew him. He loved nothing in life more than his sons David and Scott, daughters in law Kristen and Kellie, his granchildren Jacob, Karlee, Gracie and Alyssa as well as his father Robert Smelcer, sisters Pat Ellis and Shirley Vaughan and brother Edward "Bud" Capko. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother Ruth "Trinkie" Smelcer and brother "Dick" Capko. His nieces and nephews also held a very special place in his heart and he truly enjoyed every moment with them. Dad-We love you and miss you more than words can ever say. You will be forever missed by us and all of your family and friends. Services will be held December 21, 2013 at 11:00 AM with visitation held one hour prior at Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary, 200 West Beardsley Road, Phoenix, Arizona. Please visit www.phoenixmemorialmortuary.com to leave written or audio condolences for Jerome's family. Donations can be made to http://Azmyelomanetwork.org.
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for Jerome Capko
December 29, 2013
Prayers and thoughts with the family. We had some fun times playing cards on the weekends. Jerry always made you laugh and had a good heart. We will miss him. Lonnie & Bonnie Stojan
Dave Crosby
December 25, 2013
God love you old friend
Steve Johnson
December 23, 2013
This news leaves a very big hole in my heart. Jerry was a very special friend who was always there with a smile. I have missed talking to him for several years and wondered how he was doing. My thoughts are with his family at this time. He was a great friend to anyone who came into contact with him and got to know him. Be at peace my friend.
Chinch & Jo Ewing
December 20, 2013
We had many fun times when the kids were growing up. Heaven will never be dull with Jerry there! Our thoughts and prayers are with your family now. We will miss him.
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Jeff & Tari Starr
December 18, 2013
I am proud to call Jerry a friend and will always remember the great times we had at the Wrangler games and hunting.
God bless you my friend.
Gary Hansen
December 18, 2013
I was a classmate of Jerry's in Sycamore. He always was full of fun and enjoyed life. My sympathies to his family.
James Flesher
December 18, 2013
Jerry you are the best Man I have ever known. You changed my life over many years. You were an amazing Father to your Sons and those of us needing some guidance through life as young men. Thank you! Love you Jimmy
Rick and Abby Lucas
December 18, 2013
May your many wonderful memories give you some comfort at this time of great sadness.
Kristen Capko
December 18, 2013
I have the great privilege of saying I am Jerry's daughter in law. Our hearts are breaking because he is no longer here on earth with us but I know he's sitting up there surrounded by his mom, brother , old and new friends telling them all about his boys and family. He might even have a cream soda vodka drink in hand as he loved Dave to make him these. I am sure he's stopped to chat it up with the new friends he's already made up there! We've spent a lot of time waiting to get out of restaurants, Cardinals games (well everywhere really) because Jerry had stopped to talk with someone he had never met before-he was the kindest sweetest man.Thank you Jerry for always being there for us and being such a good role model for your boys. My girls, in turn, have a dad that loves them beyond measure and would move the heavens and earth for them. I know you're our angel now and that is comforting but I sure miss you here. We all love and miss you.
Vince and Hilla Sferruzza
December 18, 2013
We feel so fortunate to have known Jerry. He was always full of life and laughter. He will be greatly missed.
Nikki Finch
December 18, 2013
Didn't have the privilege/fun of being around Jerry much as I would have liked since I live in upstate NY. But when I did visit, we had lively conversations, lots of laughs, & stories to swap. He was a wonderful dad & grandfather. I had so much respect for him. Now Jerry is a star forever! May his reward be as great as his giving was.
dee
December 18, 2013
Even in our sleep, pain which cannot forget
falls drop by drop upon the heart,
until, in our own despair,
against our will,
comes wisdom
through the awful grace of God.
tom finch
December 17, 2013
An all-around great guy...he will truly
be missed by all of us lucky enough to have known the pleasure of his company.
Charlie Pulliam
December 17, 2013
Jerry: Remember the great times in the DeKalb/Sycamore area during our younger years. Never forget the train ride to California and the fun we had. RIP my friend.
Miki (McMenamin) Stogsdill
December 17, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I was a classmate of Jerry's in high school. He was a fun guy, happy go lucky. I'm sure he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. May he rest in peace.
Ellen Guerrant
December 17, 2013
I was a classmate of Jerry's in high school, class of 1961. My sympathy to his family at this very sad time. May God grant you peace and grace.
Ellen vonOhlen Guerrant
Charlotte NC
Gary & Sally Scott
December 17, 2013
On behalf of the Sycamore High School Class of 1961 (61er's) we send our deepest sympathies and condolences to his sons, Scott and David's families, on the loss of their father and grandfather. We know he will be greatly missed by all. I always enjoyed spending time with Jerry at our class reunions, his smiles and laughter will truly be missed.
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