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James Capretta Obituary

CAPRETTA James F. Capretta, age 55, Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at Grant Hospital. Supervisor for A.E.P. Longtime member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree. Preceded in death by father Harold Capretta. Survived by wife, Cassandra "Cassie" Capretta; mother, Catherine Capretta; children, Eydie Young (Kevin), Barbara Eckle, Rick Eckle; grandchildren, Michelle Covington and Michael Young; brother, Bill (Diane) Capretta; sister, Geri (Gary) Layman; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Charles and Kathleen Rains; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and cousins. Family will receive friends Friday 4-8 p.m. at the MAEDER-QUINT-TIBERI FUNERAL HOME, 1068 S. High St. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 10 a.m. at St. Cecilia Church, 494 Norton Rd. Burial St. Joseph Cemetery. Chaplet of Divine Mercy Friday 8 p.m. followed by Prayer Service. Special thanks to St. Cecilia Parish Community, Grant Hospital Staff and Mid Ohio Oncology. Friends are encouraged to contribute to Central Ohio Lung Association.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Aug. 3 to Aug. 4, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
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a friend

August 10, 2006

Jim was a wonderful human being. Never quick to judge and a friend to all. We will miss him!

Yvette (Maurey) Higgins

August 7, 2006

I remember Jim as a fun-loving guy, with a great sense of humor. I knew him from St. Aloysius ES & Ready HS. His family now has him as heavenly intercessor; may he rest in peace.

Pat & Linda Riggs

August 7, 2006

Dear Cassie,



You and your family remain in our prayers. Jim was a wonderful man.

Judy Damiani

August 6, 2006

Dear Cassie,



May God be with you and your family during this difficult time.



A classmate from grade school.



Judy Lanch Damiani

patrick perini

August 6, 2006

An old grade school classmate of Jim's. Alsways had good memories of Jim. I am very sorry for your loss.

Roxy, Michael, Alex, and Ben Rubinic

August 5, 2006

St. Cecilia's will not be the same without Jim. His presence will be missed by all. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Kathy Rex

August 5, 2006

Dear Cassie,

My condolences to you and your family. Jim was such a wonderful person. I was so sad to hear of his passing.

Kimberly Timmons

August 4, 2006

Cassie I'm very sorry to hear about Jim. My condolences go out to you and your family.

Love

The Timmons Family

Kim Mitchell

August 4, 2006

I'm terribly saddened to hear about the loss of your husband. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Glenna Finney

August 4, 2006

My deepest sympathy. You are in my thoughts and prayers in this time of sorrow. May your faith and love of God give you comfort.

Shari (Welker) Carroll

August 4, 2006

I will always remember Jim for his wonderful, upbeat attitude. My prayers will be with your family.

Phyliss Wuebold

August 4, 2006

I am truly sorry to hear about Jim, he will always be in my thoughts and memories. I will continue to keep the family in my thoughts and prayers. Regrets, Phyliss Wuebold

The Tallarico Family

August 4, 2006

You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

God Bless

Lorrie Diaz

August 3, 2006

My dear friend Cassie - I know you lost so much more than a husband, but your best friend, your true companion . . . your Lego. He will now receive all the gifts prepared for him in Heaven. Although the loss of Jim at your side is incredibly painful, what a blessing it is to know that he is now celebrating another life, a better life right there with our Creator.

Margie Radich Campbell

August 3, 2006

Jim will be missed. He was such a special guy. Cassie you are in our thoughts and prayers

Camille Conley

August 3, 2006

You are in my thoughts and prayers. Jim was a great guy and you were a terrific couple! God Bless you, Cassie.



Camille (Marsili) Conley

EDIE CARLISLE

August 3, 2006

Please accept my deepest sympathies.I was so very sorry to hear about Jim. please know you will be in my prayer's Edie Carlisle

Karen Kirksey

August 3, 2006

My sympathies and prayers go out to all family and friends.

Chris and Karen Hess

August 3, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Benjamin Hess, son of Camille C. Hess

August 3, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of need.

Barbara Keller

August 3, 2006

So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Leslie Rittenhouse

August 3, 2006

Jim had a wonderful sense of humor and I thoroughly enjoyed being his friend and co-worker. He'll be missed by all that knew him.

Camille Hess

August 3, 2006

His joyful and positive spirit will live on in our memories. With love and prayers.



Jack, Camille and family

Missy & Tony Porter

August 3, 2006

So sorry for your loss!! The family will be in my prayers. (friends/neighbors of Geri & Gary's)

leif Bickel

August 3, 2006

On behalf of the brothers and sisters of the FOP Capital City 9, I wich to extend our deepest sympathy in your time of loss.

william sucevic

August 3, 2006

Deepest sympathy to the family.

Beverly Oddi

August 3, 2006

We'll miss you terribly. Our support, thoughts and prayers go out to your family. We love you.

Mary and Marland Johnston

August 3, 2006

With deepest sympathy for your loss of a loved one, the entire family of Jim are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all and watch over you during this difficult time.

Carl and Janet Capretta

August 3, 2006

We are so sorry for your loss. You and your famiily are in our thoughts and prayers.

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