John Canapari

CANAPARI, John John Canapari, 84, of South Glastonbury, husband of the late Alyce (Murray) Canapari, died Monday (April 14, 2008) at home. Born Oct. 16, 1923 in South Glastonbury, son of the late Antonio and Clementina (Castignoli) Canapari, he was a life long resident of South Glastonbury. John was a carpenter and a member of the Connecticut Carpenter and Joiners of America Union Local #43. He was also a watchmaker and repaired clocks. He was a member of the Matson Hill Community Club in South Glastonbury, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, skate dancing and ballroom dancing and loved a good joke. He is survived by a son Paul A. Canapari and his companion Bonny St. Jean of South Glastonbury, two daughters Leslie R. Chasser of Glastonbury, Lisa C. Curtis and her husband Ronald of Dunwoody, GA, four grandchildren; Emily T. Chasser, Jessica M. Curtis, Emma L.Curtis, and Max E. Curtis, and four sisters Elaner Fochi of South Glastonbury, Vivian Picchioni of Newington, Pina Shenstone of Glastonbury and Frances Peragallo of Glastonbury. He was predeceased by two brothers Mario "Huff" Canopari and Charles "Chip" Canapari. Friends may call at the Mulryan Funeral Home, 725 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury, TODAY from 5-8 p.m. A graveside service with military honors will be held Saturday (April 19) at 11 a.m. in St. Augustine Cemetery, South Glastonbury. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to CT. VNA Partners Hospice, 111 Founders Plaza, Suite 200, East Hartford, CT. 06108.