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Josh Cappello Obituary

Josh Joseph Cappello
Josh Joseph Cappello, age 24, of Trumbull, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on February 27, 2025. Josh was at his home and surrounded by his loving family.
Josh was born on December 6, 2000 at Griffin Hospital in Derby, CT. He attended Trumbull Public Schools for all of his primary and secondary education. First, going to Tashua Elementary, then Madison Middle School and finally graduating from Trumbull High School in 2019. Next, he attended a year at Ithaca College followed by many years at Southern Ct State University, where he pursued a degree in history with a minor in religious studies.
Josh was an avid basketball and baseball player in his youth, playing on various competitive teams in both sports. He went on to play three years of basketball at Trumbull High school as well as running track and cross country. He was also extremely gifted with his hands. He not only put together all the family's furniture, he excelled at making figures out of legos, Star Wars being his favorite!! Furthermore, Josh was a big advocate for Brain Tumor research, even making trips to Washington, DC to speak in front of Congressmen at the annual "Head to the Hill" event in May. Finally, while at Southern Josh developed a deep love and passion for Middle Eastern History, reading the works of the poet Rumi and the author A. Helwa among others. He also zealously studied the Arabic language.
Josh is survived by his mother Rachel, father John, brothers Jake and Jared, and his beloved standard poodle "Bruce Wayne". Also, both his paternal and maternal grandfathers, John Cappello and Mike Pacella, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Josh is predeceased by both his paternal and maternal grandmothers, Sandy Cappello and Kitty Pacella.
Josh will always be remembered for his thirst for knowledge, love of animals, incredible smile, dedication to his family, and his unwavering commitment to furthering brain tumor research.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Josh's memory to either www.makingheadway.org or www.thesusanfund.org as both organizations were near and dear to Josh's heart.
All services will be private. Arrangements in care of the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, Trumbull. To leave an online condolence, please visit us at www.abriola.com

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Published by Connecticut Post on Feb. 28, 2025.

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Tameka Latoya Hammond

March 5, 2025

My condolences to the family, my name is Tameka I use to work at quest diagnostics I am the one always talking josh blood. I pray for your healing and peace. He was really loved by everyone he came in contact with.

DR. NEIL C. ROSEN(VISION CENTER ASSOCIATES)

March 3, 2025

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

A. Helwa

March 3, 2025

As a friend of mine once said, coincidences to those without faith are divine choreography for those who believe. I believe it's divine choreography to be on this page. Google alerts sent me an email with Josh's obituary where my author name was used. I read the story of his life and I prayed for him. I wish we could have sat together over some tea and talked about his love of Rumi and middle eastern history. His picture carries the light of galaxies in his eyes and his heart feels so sweet. If I can feel that across the seas and internet, I cannot imagine what a wondrous gift it was to know him, to love him. I pray for the tender places in your hearts right now and I ask for the light of God to embrace you gently. It's Ramadan right now, so I have a few friends praying for him alongside me today. May his spirit and light join the Great Light with ease and joy. May you feel his presence in all that opens your heart. May you know he's with you always. Sending my prayers and my condolences, A. Helwa

Milford

March 2, 2025

I´m so very sorry for your loss, eternal rest Josh

Vinny Auriemma

March 2, 2025

Johnny god bless josh and your whole family!!
Vinny and Diane Auriemma

Newtown CT

March 1, 2025

So sorry for your loss.

Carol and Matt Jr

March 1, 2025

Our deepest sympathy to the Cappello family. May God heal the hole in your hearts.

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