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for JOHN CAPPELLETTI
February 25, 2012
Now you will see your son joey he's been waiting. what a family God bless the Cappaletti's
tammy reardon
September 15, 2011
I teach school in a small Kansas town. I always read "Something For Joey" to my students. One year I had three boys who wanted to find more information about the family and the book. I took them to the local community college after school on Halloween to go through the microfilm to look at articles in Sports Illustrated about John's career. The microfilm did not turn up anything, and they were sorely disappointed. I came home on a wing and prayer and dialed information for Upper Darby and asked for the number to John Cappelletti. When I dialed the number your dad answered the phone and helped with the names of some Philadelphia newspapers for the kids to try. He talked to me for awhile. My class was so excited the next day! I spent my plan period calling a newspaper in Philadelphia, I talked to some reporter and he was really intrigued by these kids being so excited about the book, he sent us a huge packet of articles. I had to make a copy of them for every kid in the class. I just bought a new copy of the book tonight and found news of your father's death online. I thank him for helping me and a class of fifth graders, who got to know your family through that book.
Tammy Reardon
john knebels
June 29, 2011
Dear Cappelletti Family -
I had the good fortune of talking with Mr. C a couple of years ago about possibly writing a story on your fine family for the Catholic Standard and Times. We spoke on the phone for about 30 minutes and I wish it could have been longer. Just a fine man who lived an exemplary life.
I was on a retreat when he passed and just learned of this tonight. No doubt, Joey welcomed him into heaven!
Warm wishes for continued healing.
John Knebels
June 10, 2011
Dear Mrs Cappelletti and Family; There must be a reunion in Heaven and an Angel watching over us all. I just found this article. God Blessed you...with a warm loving family. It's a LIFE that may only be lived by dying...but so difficult to let go. "Now we see through a glass darkly, but then face to face; For we know in part and we prophecy in part, but when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. When I was a child, I thought as a child. I reasoned as a child...but when I grew up..I put childish ways behind me....Now remains Faith, Hope and Love....but the greatest of these is LOVE." (I Corinthians 13) D'Anne Beall
April 16, 2011
Dear Mrs. Cappelletti and Family: I just found out about Mr. Cappelletti's passing, and my heart goes out to all of you. I will always remember him for his quick wit, and kind spirit. He always greeted me with kind words and a great smile. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Maryann (Graziano) King
John Barbieri
April 16, 2011
My deepest condolences to Mrs. Cappelletti, John, and and the family. I first met Mr. and Mrs. Cappelletti at Sea World in San Diego while they were visiting John in the late 70's. His quiet strength and dignity reminded me of my own father who I lost a few years ago. You now have your own personal saint in Heaven. God Bless all of you and may the Ressurection of Easter comfot you at this time.
Nick D'Angelo
April 11, 2011
I am originally from Upper Darby, went to Bonner graduated in 1982 and have a brother that graduated in 1972. My Dad used to take me to see John play for Bonner back then. I just wanted to express my sympathy to the Cappelletti's. God Bless.
Pete Ciavarella
April 8, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Cappelletti family. God Bless
Nancy Hammond
April 7, 2011
To the Cappelletti family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I only know of you through the Penn State family but what I do know is that I have been inspired. Thank you.
April 6, 2011
Dear Mrs Capelletti, Wonderful memories growing up in St lawrence parish of you and your family. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Harris North
April 5, 2011
Dear Ann and Family.
I am so sad to hear of John's death. I have so many beautiful memories of his visits with Tony & Michael to our home in Downingtown. You have always been a loving family. I loved receiving his e-mails the last couple of years. I hope you will be comforted with many wonderful memories.
Tom & I send love & prayers.
Cousin Tina (Sciarretta) Loughlin
Joe Bosak
April 5, 2011
To the Cappelletti Family, I'll always be thankful to Mr. Capp as he spent the day with the students of Springfield High School in 2002.Four Hundred of our students just read " Something for Joey" and John Sr came in to the school for hours and answered questions about Joey and the rest of the family. John Jr even woke up early for a video conference from California. John sr took me on a tour of their home and I regret never keeping in touch with this great man. May God Bless the Cappelletti family and may John Sr rest in peace. To the rest of the family, thank you for sharing your father.
April 5, 2011
TO THE CAPPELLETTI FAMILY, I REMEMBER YOU WELL IN HIGHLAND PARK AND JOHN, PLAYED SOME SANDLOT BALL WITH JOHN JR. MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES MAY OUR LORD BLESS YOU AND COMFORT YOU IN YOUR LOSE...JIM DILKS NEWARK DEL DE, FORMALLY FROM UPPER DARBY.....GOD BLESS
April 5, 2011
To the Cappelletti Family,
I too didn't know your family except for the movie. And yesterday when I read the news I thought the same thing as another guest who said it beautifully"...if Gerald O'Loughlin portrayed even a portion of the man that he was then Mr. Cappelletti was a wonderful man...".
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Your family is truly an example of what family should be. May God bless you.
Kathie Doorley
April 4, 2011
I didn't know your husband and father except through the book and movie about Joey. If Gerald O'Loughlin portrayed even a portion of the man that he was then Mr. Cappelletti was a wonderful man. I have often wondered what happened to the rest of the Cappelletti family and now we know the end story of one of the players. Please know that your family story touched our hearts way back then and we think of your family at this sad time. God bless you and yours.
Denise Bianco
April 4, 2011
Aunt Annie, Jeannie, John, Martin,and Michael,
I just heard the news about uncle John. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this time. He will truly be missed.
Love Denise
Joey San Jose
April 4, 2011
Dear, Mrs. Cappelleti and Family Our Hearts are Sad of the loss of your Wonderful Husband and Father. When i met you as a little kid your family inspired me, love and stranght and two Amazing Parents. My Prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
God Bless Mr John Cappelletti Sr.
My Thoughts and Prayers, Joey San Jose & Family
April 4, 2011
Prayers from the Penn State Nation. Best regards, J. Craig Herman, PSU 77, Pahoa, HI
Anne Jenemann
April 4, 2011
Dear Aunt Annie,
I am so sorry for the great loss of your beloved husband John. Please know you and your loving family are in my thoughts and prayers. John was a beautiful, thoughtful hardworking man and he will be dearly missed by family, friends and all whose life he touched in a very special way.
With love,
Anne
Dee Vaughn
April 4, 2011
Anna, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
John, was a wonderful man with a great sense of humor. I will always remember him telling me when his feet gave him trouble that he was like a cadillac with bad tires. He will be missed.
God Bless,
April 4, 2011
Granny, Jeani, Marty and Michael, our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Denise and Bil Longua
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