Megan L. Capponi

Megan L. Capponi, 39, of Worcester, Massachusetts, formerly of Vernon, loving fiancée of Thomas Gibson, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, after a 4½ year battle with cancer. Megan was born on Oct. 3, 1982, in Vernon, beloved daughter of Paul D. Capponi and the late Debra (Brady) Capponi. She was raised in Vernon and was a graduate of RHS, Class of 2001.

Megan was employed as a restaurant manager and had worked for several restaurants in the Connecticut and Massachusetts area. She enjoyed and was a member of the Tuesday night APA Pool League-CT Chapter. Megan was an avid crafter, loved karaoke, freshwater fisherwomen, and was a huge Harley-Davidson motorcycle enthusiast. Megan loved to ride on a Harley.

In addition to her fiancé Thomas, Megan is survived by her father Paul D. Capponi and his spouse Robin Poppalardo of Vernon, her sister and best friend Melissa A. Capponi of Agawam, her two brothers Joseph A. Poppalardo and his spouse Angela and their two children John and Isabella, all of Shrewsbury and Christopher R. Poppalardo and his spouse Noelle and their daughter Kayleigh of North Hampton, N.H. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was a bright light to everyone she encountered. In addition to her mother Debra, she was predeceased by her uncle, Timothy J. Brady and her grandparents.

A time of visitation will be at the Ladd-Turkington & Carmon Funeral Home, 551 Talcottville Road in Vernon, CT, 06066 on Tuesday, Aug. 9, from 5-8 p.m. Funeral services will be at the funeral home on Wednesday, Aug. 10, at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Vernon. Memorial contributions may be made to a therapy dog organization of your choosing. To leave an online condolence, please visit

www.carmonfuneralhome.com