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Thomas Capalbo Obituary
Born in Westerly, he was the son of the late Francesco and Filomena Capalbo.
Thomas worked as an Assembler for Bostitch for 37 years until his retirement and was a devoted communicant of St. Pius X Church. As a US Marine Corps veteran of WWII, he was wounded in the Battle of Okinawa and received a Purple Heart. He was a life member of the Josiah Broadfoot Chapter No. 6 and the Disabled American Veterans.
In addition to his wife Rose, he will be dearly missed by two sons, Marty Capalbo and his wife Barbara and Gary Capalbo and his wife Judith; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Thomas was predeceased by nine siblings.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am on Thursday at St. Pius X Church, 44 Elm St., Westerly. Burial with Full Military Honors will be private. Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly is in care of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Beacon Hospice (checks payable to: Amedisys Foundation), 1130 Ten Rod Rd, STE A205, North Kingstown, RI 02852 or to St. Pius X Church, 44 Elm St., Westerly, RI 02891 in memory of Thomas. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com
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Jacquie Brown Williams
August 16, 2020
Hi Auntie Rose, I am Dora's granddaughter, Phyllis's daughter, Jacquie. I am very sorry to hear about Uncle Tom. I know we have never been really close, but I do remember seeing you both at family gatherings when I was young. I always remember you being so beautiful and how Uncle Tom was so lucky and how he must be a great man to have you. I'm sorry that we must grow older and I miss my gramma and my mom so very much. I am sorry for your loss Auntie Rose. I hope you'll be OK. Find strength in those that remain. I know you will see him again. We will all sit around the table eating pasta and codfish cakes and laughing at silly jokes again. Hold onto the faith and take comfort in our huge family get together on the other side. I love you, Jacquie.
Jo Ann Sousa, MD
August 13, 2020
Aunt Rose, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Uncle Tom. He was such a kind, quiet and gentle man. I loved seeing him and all the siblings at family gatherings, especially when they broke out the cards in the evening. Their laughter and occasional raised voices were the sound of our family. My grandparents, Clara and Gino, loved you all dearly.
I'm sorry I won't be able to be there to say a final good-bye, but please know you are loved from afar.
Laura Little Holt
August 12, 2020
So very sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Tom. He meant so very much to our family after my dad died. He was a great source of strength to my mom, his youngest sister, Gloria. I know it grieved him greatly when she predeceased him. I so very much enjoyed visiting him and his bride, Aunt Rose, during his later years: always amazed at how independent they remained. He was always tending his tomatoes and growing basil. Always flying his American Flag proudly up the flagpole in his front yard. I am proud and fortunate to have been his niece. Blessings especially to Auntie Rose, his sons and grandchildren. Love, Laura
Dan Dinoto
August 12, 2020
Gary and Marty and family: My sincere sympathy and condolences. Your dad was a solid representative of "the greatest generation", and a nice guy. You guys were lucky to have your dad with you for so many years.
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