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Charles Capalbo Obituary
Charles A. "Charlie" Capalbo, age 23, of Fairfield, loving and cherished son of Anthony and Jennifer Capalbo, passed away peacefully at Boston Children's Hospital, surrounded by his devoted family at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, April 24, 2022 following a courageous and inspirational five-year battle with cancer. Born at Norwalk Hospital, Charlie was a lifelong Fairfield resident. Charlie attended Sherman School, St. Thomas School, Tomlinson Middle School, Notre Dame Fairfield High School, graduated from Fairfield Ludlowe High School, and completed his freshman year at Fairfield University while in remission. Charlie's life centered on hockey. He was a goaltender for Notre Dame Fairfield and Fairfield Co-op and also played for the Darien Youth Hockey Association. Charlie was proud to have been coached by and worked for renowned NHL goaltender coach, Mitch Korn. Charlie also coached and refereed hockey and enjoyed mentoring for the STORM Special Hockey program. In addition to his loving parents, Charlie will be greatly missed by his brother, Will Capalbo; his beloved girlfriend, Peyton Siegel, maternal grandparents, Ina Chadwick and her husband Dr. Richard Epstein of Westport and Janis Wilde of Maryland; aunts and uncles: Rebecca Jarit and her husband, Paddy of Trumbull, Nina Wilde of Philadelphia, PA, Keith Wilde of MD, Lisa Floros and her husband, Michael of Newtown, Toni Capalbo and her husband Carlos Collazo of Old Greenwich and cousins Zachary, Shaina, Harrison, Emily, Thomas, Cece, and Gabby, as well as countless dear friends. He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Tony and Lucy Capalbo and maternal grandfather, James Wilde. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 1719 Post Road, Fairfield. The Mass will also be available via livestream at https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/3349099778. Burial will be private. A wake for family and friends will be held Wednesday from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at Penfield Pavilion, 323 Fairfield Beach Road, Fairfield. Please note that all floral deliveries are to be delivered directly to Penfield Pavilion. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in memory of Charlie Capalbo to support pediatric leukemia research in Dr. Scott Armstrong's lab. Gifts may be sent to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284, made online at bit.ly/capalbostrong or by phone at 800-525-4669.
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Lee Anna Whitely
May 7, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure he was quite a special young man. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bobby & Brenda (DiSapio) Hansen
May 4, 2022
Sending you prayers and sympathy during this very difficult time. May your memories and love bring you comfort in the coming days.
Silvia Marsans-Sakly
May 4, 2022
My son, Nizar, loved your son Charlie dearly. Charlie taught him to be a survivor, live in the moment, and bear burdens lightly and with a smile. Every time I saw Charlie, he had that captivating dimpled smile. May his soul rest in peace. May you and your wonderful family find solace knowing that you fought the good fight with him and brought him joy. Wishing all of you our deepest condolences.
Gwen and Joe Palmer
May 3, 2022
I don't know your family or have not met Charlie, but through his friends. I have followed him for the past two years and have been amazed at the love, prayers and following he has been receiving, as well as his family. I personally have been so touched by him. I continue to pray for him as well as his family.
Joe Russo
May 3, 2022
May this fine young man rest in peace and dear Lord give his family the strengh to carry on.
Madeline Fromageot
May 2, 2022
Anthony and Jennifer,
What a beautiful family you are. The boys gave to eachother and the community by their perfect example of Love, to give till it hurts. Charle died at 3pm on the Feast of Divine Mercy. Thats telling. For the sake of his sorrowfull passion... have Mercy on us and the whole world. Charlie suffered the good fight and earned his eternal reward. Amen.
With Love, Madeline, Francis (Fellow Goalie), John Paul, both of whom Anthony graciously coached in 2006. Christine and Sophie.
Debbie Roos
May 2, 2022
The hockey world certainly lost one of it's finest!. My deepest condolences to you all on your loss of a special young man. May your fond memories give you strength to carry on. RIP Charlie
Bill Plotkin
May 2, 2022
My condolences to your family and friends.I was your FedEx driver for years and watched your wonderful family grow up.Charlie and your family showed us all what strength and family and community are all about.You raised a champion.Will,I know you will take your brother´s inspiration with you daily.To the entire Capalbo Family my sincere condolences,Bill Plotkin
Sharon Swift
May 2, 2022
I don´t know your family or son, but I just wanted to express my condolences on the loss of your son. I will keep him in my prayers and pray that Charlie´s family find Gods Strength
Julie, Ryan & Bryn Rossi
May 2, 2022
We are sending our love and condolences during this most difficult time. Charlie´s unwavering strength & resilience these past 5 years as been a testament to the strong foundation of his family. Charlie has left an indelible mark on us all that will not be forgotten. Wishing Peace for the family!
Lindy Weaver
May 1, 2022
So very sorry to learn about Charlie. Sending hugs!
Florence Checca
May 1, 2022
Rest in Peace Charlie! My sympathy to the family and may God them through this difficult time.
Neil Palermo
May 1, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Rest In Peace Charlie.
Heidi Burmeister and family
April 30, 2022
Sending love to your family- may memories of Charlie live on
S. Rose
April 30, 2022
My deepest condolences to the family of this courageous handsome young man. May you find peace in knowing Charlie is in the arms of the Creator.
The Staff of Spear-Miller Funeral Home
April 30, 2022
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
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