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Gabriel Caponera Obituary

87, lifelong resident of South Side of Chicago, Canaryville neighborhood. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth "Betty" Caponera nee (Burns); loving father of Regina (Jeff) Mantlo, Christina (Jim Sr.) Babuskow, Gabriel Jr. (Maureen), Mary Kay (Jack) Mangan, Michelle (Jim) Goga, Joseph CFD (Kathleen), Robert CPD (late Yolanda), Elizabeth (Gary) Arredia, Toni Caponera, and the late Maria Caponera; devoted son of the late John and Orie Caponera nee Scalzitti and son-in-law of the late Mary and John Burns, dearest brother of Harold Retired CFD (late Jeanette) Caponera; dearest brother-in-law and friend of Jack and Dotty burns; cherished grandfather of 29 and great-grandfather of 16. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Services at McINERNEY CENTRAL CHAPEL, 4635 S. Wallace St., Chicago, IL, where family and friends will gather on Monday, November 22, 2021, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral, Tuesday, November 23, 2021, 9:15 a.m., at chapel, to St. Gabriel Church, 600 W. 45th St., Chicago for a 10:00 Mass of Christian Burial. Graveside Burial St. Mary Cemetery.

Please visit GABRIEL CAPONERAS BOOK OF MEMORIES. To express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, visit www.chapelc.com or facebook.com/funeralmc. For information, 773 268 0703 or 773

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chicago Tribune on Nov. 21, 2021.

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Maureen A Bracken

November 22, 2021

My condolences to all the Caponera families on the loss of a wonderful neighbor, parishioner, and friend!
I was very saddened by this news
but Gabe will always be remembered!
RIP

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Jim Hurst and family

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Nancy Roudebush

November 20, 2021

My heart breaks for your whole family. His love and attention he gave to the people around him will be missed. Whether you were old or young, or somewhere in between he was always able to connect with interest, kindness and love!

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Nov

22

Visitation

3:00 p.m.

McINERNEY CENTRAL CHAPEL

4635 South Wallace Street, CHICAGO, IL 60609

Nov

23

Service

10:00 a.m.

St. Gabriel Church

600 W. 45th St., CHICAGO, IL 60609

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4635 S Wallace St., Chicago, IL 60609

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