DONALD JOSEPH CAPUTO

DONALD JOSEPH CAPUTO

DONALD CAPUTO Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 11, 2013.
Caputo, Donald Joseph

10/19/1946 to 12/27/2012

Donald Joseph Caputo died on December 27 2012 at the age of 66, surrounded by his family. Born in North Conway, New Hampshire the son of Joseph and Margaret Caputo, he spent his youth in New Hampshire until the age of 5, and after he moved with his parents to Monrovia California. As a star football player for Monrovia High school, Don is still remembered today by friends and family for his talent on the field. After high school Don left for the U.S. Marine Corps and served in Vietnam. When returning from the service in 1967 he married Patricia Pritchard whom he met in High school and had two sons. In the early 1970's Don settled in Laguna Beach where he formed Laguna Construction Company (LCC) and benefited by the growth of Orange County. When the economy took a downturn in the late 1980's Don headed to Sun Valley, Idaho where he resided for 12 years. As Sun Valley became more populated he moved to a little more secluded location called McCall, Idaho. After one visit he never left McCall and this is where he wanted to spend the rest of his life with family and friends. Mr. Caputo will be remembered for his great stories, joking mannerism and famous cooking. He is survived by his two sons, Paul Caputo and wife Laura with granddaughters, Chelsea, Carli and Cate, Craig Caputo; his brothers, Pete, Tony, Joseph and David Caputo; sister, Meleia; along with his father of 93 years, Joe Caputo Sr.

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Jeri

December 11, 2020

I had the pleasure of working for Gary and Don at Laguna Construction. They were not only great bosses, they became good friends. Years passed and we lost touch. I was sad to read this a few years ago and seeing it again today, I wanted to say something. Sadly, Gary passed away a while ago also. I remember them and the fun times with a smile. Fly free my friends,

Laurie & Mickey Pillers

February 8, 2013

We greatly enjoyed having Don as our next door neighbor in McCall. He always had a story to tell, beers to share, and often had us over for a steak dinner. We'll miss you, Don. RIP.

craig caputo

January 22, 2013

RIP FATHER!!! I LOVE YOU!!!

Clint Reynolds

January 22, 2013

I lived with Gary and Don in the house on the hill in Laguna Canyon in the 70's. Don always had a good joke and a great story and dished up some great food. If you know the where abouts for Gary it would be great to see him.

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