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Gino Cappelletti Obituary
Gino is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 59 years Sandra, his three daughters Gina (Doug) Francis of Wellesley, MA, Cara (Tom) Waddle of Lake Forest, IL and Christina (Will) Lane of Durham, NC. He was known as "Papa" to his ten adoring grandchildren: Georgia, Angela, Ella, Lea, Julia, Jack, Olivia, Brock, Emersen and Ava. He is also survived by his sister Carol Atherton of Edina, MN. Gino was preceded in death by his parents Rose and Mario Cappelletti and his brother, Guido.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 18th from 4:00-8:00pm at George F. Doherty Funeral home at 477 Washington St., Wellesley, MA and a funeral Mass is scheduled on Thursday, May 19th at 10:00am at St. Ignatius Church on the Boston College campus at 28 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA.
In lieu of flowers we welcome most your prayers and love. Donations may be made to the Ron Burton Training Village, PO Box 2, Hubbardston, MA 01452. www.ronburtontrainingvillage.org/donate. For online guestbook, gfdoherty.com.
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Gary Cappelletti
May 20, 2022
Gino was a second cousin of my father. We used to go see the Patriots play the Raiders every year. He was always very kind to us, particularly to me.
Always a hero figure to my family. And will always be.
Bruce Gannarelli and family
May 16, 2022
Sandy and Cappelletti family, so sorry for your loss. May the Lord comfort you all in your time of sorrow. We´ll keep you all in our prayers. May God Bless.
Tami Ostby
May 16, 2022
I am a friend of Carol's from Edina. I'm so sorry for your loss. I cannot contact Carol I have no phone # she loved her Dear Brother so very much.
Annette Butler
May 15, 2022
Forever I will hold you in my heart and thoughts it was such a gift and honor to call you my friend and most of all my pal rest in peace with the angels great thoughts of you forever will be in my heart
Peter Vitale
May 15, 2022
Sandy- I was so saddened to hear of Gino´s passing. He spent two precious Sunday mornings with me at his home in 2013 as you may recall reminiscing about his football and broadcast career for a story that I wrote for a magazine. He was so genuine, sincere and personable. I will always cherish those meetings with him. May he Rest In Peace in God´s loving arms.
Stephanie Schell
May 14, 2022
You will be remembered for how you played the game.
Harry Simpson
May 14, 2022
Goodnight, and Godspeed Gino. Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us, and the wonderful AFL Football and broadcasting memories. Unforgettable.
Arlene Maurello
May 14, 2022
I’ll always remember Gino as one of my husband’s good friends and golfing buddies. We loved getting the Christmas card with the yearly growing families. He will be missed. My heart goes out to you, Sandy, and to your girls.
faith/rory tobin/dockett
May 14, 2022
Dear Cappelletti Family Rory and I wish to extend our condolences's on the loss of Gino Cappelletti.he'll surely be missed and may he rest in peace.best faith/rory
May 14, 2022
“I was saddened to hear Mr.
Gino Cappelletti passed away. My thoughts are with you and your family.”
Mark P Hanak
May 13, 2022
I first met Gino in 1972, along with Gil Santos they were a great radio team. Gino was a first class man and represented the Patriots organization with class and humility. We shared a few dinners together on road trips during my 8 years as assistant athletic trainer. Heaven has received an angel. RIP
Joe Raad
May 13, 2022
Gino god bless you may you RIP. Condolences to the Cappelletti Family. Joe Raad
TD
May 13, 2022
My sincere condolences to the Cappelletti family. May the God of all comfort provide you all the strength to cope with your loss
May 13, 2022
An MVP caliber Wide Receiver, who could kick! Gino was one of great names/performers in American Football League, and Patriot, history. Thanks for demonstrating your standout talents and character in the burgeoning AFL, Gino. Rest in peace.
John Zuccaro
May 13, 2022
I was fortunate to sit and attend dinners twice a year for many years with Gino. His demeanor never changed, he was true to his heritage and to the Patriots. A Hall of Famer that embodied what an NFL player should be both on and off the field. His stories about Gil Santos and certain losses still crack me up. To the Cappelletti family my sincere condolences in Gino's passing. Rest assured many friends will always hold this man in the highest esteem. Maybe the NFL via the Kraft family can somehow recognize this man for his accomplishments during the birth years of the AFL. Rest in peace "Mr. Automatic"
Len DiliddoSo
May 13, 2022
Sorry Sandy to you and your family
R B
May 13, 2022
Prayers for the Cappelletti family, may God be with you all. Truly sorry for your loss.
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May
18
Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
George F. Doherty Funeral home
477 Washington St., WELLESLEY, MA
May
19
Funeral Mass
10:00 a.m.
St. Ignatius Church on the Boston College campus
28 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA
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