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Valda Craperi Obituary
Reno - Feb. 2, 1930 - June 8, 2020
Dolly passed away peacefully in her home of 60 years on what would have been her 73rd wedding anniversary surrounded by her two children.
Dolly was born in nearby Floriston, Ca. On the day of her birth, Virgil Craperi picked her up and announced that he was going to marry her someday. Thus began a 90 year love affair with Virgil as she grew up, married and raised a family and was with him when he passed away at 90 years old. Her parents, Henry and Daria Esatti immigrated from northern Italy and made their home in Reno. She was preceded in her death by her sisters, Vivian Avansino, Frida Cartinella, and stepsister, Roberta Stovak. Dolly is survived by her son, Skip (Sarah) and daughter, Christine Bayer (Bob), her grandsons, Jason (Katie ) and Justin (Ashley), her great-grandsons, Max and Oliver, great-granddaughter Lennon, and an extended family of cousins, nieces and nephews in the Avansino and Cartinella family tree.
As a result of the current state restrictions regarding the Covid-19 virus, a celebration of life is not possible. Instead, a small service will be held for the family in the near future. If you would like to express your condolences or share a special memory please visit www.waltonsfuneralhomes.com
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Bob
June 12, 2025
Dolly is never forgotten! Our lives are full of her memories.
Bob Bayer
June 13, 2024
We will never forget Dolly!!! She and Virgil are with us every day and Chris and I take great pleasure in our remembrances!!
Bob Bayer
June 12, 2023
Dolly is missed every day. This year we just returned from a trip to Italy to meet the Craperi side of the family and remember Virgil and Dolly´s incredible heritage. They will never be forgotten! We shared pictures and stories with a huge family in Italy. RIP Dolly.
Robert Bayer
December 18, 2020
Dolly passed away on her 73rd anniversary and as the obituary says, Virgil picked her up on the day she was born and stated he was going to marry her some day. While going through all of the documents after her passing, a date jumped out at me that the family never recognized. Her home for the last 60 years was purchased and closed on 60 years ago to the day. Obviously, the home was an anniversary present for Dolly and it was never discussed so Skip and Chris were unaware until I saw the closing documents. The love story continues to grow....
Donald Lattin
June 24, 2020
Virgil and Dolly were my neighbors for 20 years and were lovely people who loved each other deeply. Both loved to sit in their front yard and talk to anyone who came by. They loved the noise of the neighborhood created by my kids and others in the neighborhood. Both grew old gracefully and always had a cup half full view of life. They were fortunate to have Chris and Skip who loved and took care of Dolly in her own home until she passed away. She never wanted to leave her home and Skip and Chris took care of her for the last several years of her life. God Bless Skip and Chris.
Bob Smith
June 23, 2020
Dear Craperi Family,
A 90-year old love affair like Virgil and Dolly had cannot go without mention. It is storybook in nature and had to have been made in heaven. I feel so fortunate to have crossed paths with these two lovebirds and been able to work with Virgil at SPPCo for so many years.
I last saw Dolly and Virgil shopping at the Caughlin Ranch Scolari's supermarket shortly before Virgil passed. My heart goes out to all the family members, and I too will miss this remarkable couple that have given us all so many enduring memories. They will never be forgotten and may they now rest in eternal peace together as one. God bless all.
Debbie Hansen
June 20, 2020
Enjoyed Dolly and Virgil so much when they would come have dinner with all of us at Chili's McCarran. I was saddened when learning of her passing, but happy she is with the love of her life, Virgil. So sorry for your loss, Skip and Christine.
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