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Andrew Cappella Obituary
Rochester: Andrew Walter Cappella, 64, passed away in Lexington KY while receiving treatment for glioblastoma brain cancer. He was preceded in death by his mother Marjorie Miriam (Reams) as well as his father, Richard Cappella of Punxsutawney, PA.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years Jo (Sviland) Cappella of Escanaba, MI; son, Richard Lee Cappella and wife, Deana Humble; son, Andrew Ross Cappella and wife, Katie Florczak and grandson, Jack. He is also survived by brothers, Richard (Janice) Cappella and Michael (Jane) Cappella and sister, Kathleen Cappella and many nieces and nephews.
Andrew served in the United States Coast Guard from 1972 to 1976 and was stationed in Escanaba, MI which is where he and Jo met and started their life together. He was additionally stationed at the Sandusky OH Search and Rescue Station.
Andrew worked as a heavy equipment operator for Operating Engineers, B&O Chessie System, and Universal Well Services. After going to Penn State in DuBois, PA and the Behrend College in Erie, PA he was employed as a Plastics Engineer by Kodak, Arnprior, Bausch & Lomb and for Lexmark.
Andrew was an amazing son, husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, uncle and neighbor. His sense of humor and his love for his family are just two of the things which made him a special man. Andy was a kind, gentle, good, compassionate man who also had a passion for cars and was meticulous, detailed, thorough in everything he did. He will be missed by many.
Andy and Jo attended the Southland Christian Church in Lexington KY
Friends, Co-workers and Family may call Sunday, January 29, 2017 from 12:00 PM (noon) to 2:00 PM at Miller Funeral and Cremation Services (3325 Winton Rd. So.) where at 2:00 PM his funeral service will be celebrated in the Interfaith Chapel at Miller's. Interment at Ascension Garden Cemetery in Henrietta Monday 11:00 AM
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David Timpani
November 23, 2020
Jo, sorry for your loss. I served with Andy in Sandusky and had been to your house many times. I also went to school with one of your cousins in Iron River. Been looking for people I served with, few years too late for Andy. Wish you well, good luck.
Dave Timpani
February 1, 2017
So sorry for your loss, Andy will be missed by many, I was very lucky to have known him and to call him friend.
Curly London Punxsy, PA
Marjorie Ferra
January 27, 2017
So very sorry. My sympathy to the family.
Marjorie, wife of cousin Gene Ferra.
William Murray
January 26, 2017
Mike...The Capella Family was very Close to the Murrays...True Good Neighbors for a Long Long Time...Words Cannot Express How Saddened that He Passed into Heaven...God Gained a Wonderful Man...Love You Guys So Much...You have Our Deepest Sympathy
Don Ott
January 26, 2017
Mike and family, My sincere condolences on the passing of your brother. May you find comfort in this time of sorrow. Don Ott
Thalia Carol
January 26, 2017
I am so very sorry for you all. May God bless and be with family and friends at this sad time. I grew up w this wonderful family.
Thalia White
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