John A. Caputo, 90, died at Saratoga Hospital on Wednesday, September 30, 2015. He attended Ballston Spa Schools. He served in the U.S. Army - COMBAT INFANTRY, EUROPEAN THEATER, 36TH DIVISION during World War II. At age 18, he was training for the landing in Salerno and participated in the main invasion at Salerno on September 9, 1943. In 1944 he was in the Battle of Anzio an important battle of the Italian Campaign. Awarded two Purple Hearts for being wounded in action against an enemy of the United States. John played three years of minor league professional baseball in the Eastern Shore League. He was a member of the NY Giants affiliated championship league team 1947 Seaford Eagles. From 1961 through 1976, he was a gym teacher and basketball coach for St. Mary's School in Ballston Spa. John was a well-known harness track Judge at Saratoga Raceway who also traveled the NY circuit, Batavia, Vernon Downs, Monticello, Yonkers and Goshen. He was predeceased by his parents, John A and Clementina; siblings, Frank, Nicholas (Nick), Mary, Dominick (Ike), and Elisa DeFilippo. John is survived by brother, Lucian (Oogie) Caputo and sister-in-law, Gladys Caputo; his 10 nieces, nephews and his best friend, Dave Joseph. Services will be on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 8 a.m. at Mevec Funeral Home, 224 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, 167 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa. Committal service with military honors will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. Calling hours will be Friday, October 2, 2015 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mevec Funeral Home. Family suggests memorial contributions in Johns name be made to St. Mary's Church or to St. Mary's School, 167 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 For directions or to send a condolence, visit us at www.mevecfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Daily Gazette Co. on Oct. 1, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for John Caputo

11 Entries

Mike Castle

September 8, 2016

Mr. Caputo or Coach, as I addressed him, was a magnificent 8th grade basketball coach of mine at St Mary's Elementary School in Ballston Spa. A true gentleman of great integrity and spirit. Will always value his coaching and inspiration.
Be with God coach.

Jeannie Pizzonia

October 3, 2015

Rest In Peace John give Joseph my regards.

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October 2, 2015

I have known John all my life--since the days at the White house--all the stories he use to tell me--always had a smile on his face--and-- a song in his heart--never said a bad word about anyone--always up lifting--see you in heaven my friend--I will always pray for your soul--

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Bill Ellis

October 1, 2015

I had the opportunity to speak with John a couple of times over the past few weeks and we shared a few laughs. I will miss my buddy. John liked to tease me and I would return the favor. I had breakfast with him two years ago and always thanked him for his service to the United States. John was humble in his stories about World War II. To me John was a true American Hero. Rest well my friend and if they have harness racing in Heaven I know you will be judging and if they need an announcer put in a good word for me.

Deborah Vandewater

October 1, 2015

Mr. John was a wonderful man. I will truly.miss my church buddy! Going to church at St. Mary's won't be the same without my friend sitting in the back!!!My deepest sympathy to his family!

Terri Bryant

October 1, 2015

So sorry for your loss. He was a good man.

Tony Fischetti

October 1, 2015

Too the family may John RIP. I will never forget how john would sit at the back of the Church and wait for my wife to come out and greet her with a light KISS. He will be miss by all that knew him.

Bill Wells

October 1, 2015

A real pleasure to know you John and work with you. Have a great journey.Your friend always.

Ray Otten

October 1, 2015

Always been a good neighbor to the Community Emergency Corps. Rest in Peace.

Jonna & Raymond LaMarco

September 30, 2015

We will miss seeing him in the back of church at 4:00 mass and getting "his blessing" as he used to say!! He was a wonderful man. Our hearts go out to Lucien.

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