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Mark Alan Capretto

1970 - 2024

Mark Alan Capretto obituary, 1970-2024, Metairie, LA

BORN

1970

DIED

2024

FUNERAL HOME

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

5100 Pontchartrain Blvd.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Mark Capretto Obituary

Mark Alan Capretto died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, September 27, 2024 at the age of 54. Mark was the son of the late John J. Capretto and Eleanore B. Capretto, and brother of the late Robert and David Capretto. He is survived by his brother, John M. Capretto (Rose); his sisters, Carol Billon (Jimmy), Linda DePascual (Manuel), and Gina Hartdegen (Jason); and his sister-in-law, Lynne Capretto. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Mark has worked in many restaurant kitchens in Metairie, including, most recently, Theo's Pizza and Southerns. He enjoyed fishing, collecting shot glasses, and recycling scrap metal. He rode his bike all around Metairie, including to his favorite watering hole, Pat's Pub. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass in the chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans, on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 12:00PM. A visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 10:00AM. The interment will follow the Mass in Metairie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Mark's memory to the American Lung Association, www.lung.org. To view and sign the online guest book, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Oct. 28 to Oct. 11, 2024.

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Keisha Flores

November 14, 2024

May God bless your family in this time of sorrow. Mark was a pleasure knowing and he will be missed.

Robert Helffrich

October 12, 2024

We offer our sincere condolences to the family. Our prayers are with the family. The Helffrich Family. Rob, Shannon, Jase, Austin and Mia.

Kenny Spellman

October 10, 2024

On behalf of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart Alumni Association and Brother Martin High School, I offer our prayers and condolences. We will say a Mass in his memory.

Kenny Spellman ´84
Brother Martin High School

James Hoefeld

October 10, 2024

Praying for the whole Family! Lived in the neighborhood! And road the school bus together with mark and his Sisters! Blessings .. The Hoefelds

S Chambers

October 9, 2024

I´m so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you all. May God give you comfort during this very difficult time. Please know that your loved one is safe in God´s memory (Proverbs 14:14,15). Just as God brought his son Jesus Christ back to life, he will do the same for your loved one as he has promised.

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Oct

11

Visitation

10:00 a.m.

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124

Oct

11

Memorial Mass

12:00 p.m.

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124

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5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124

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