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Frank Capan Obituary
FRANK
On Wednesday, January 31, 2007, after a long & happy 97 years of life. He resided in Cranberry Twp. with his wife Margaret Ferrari (enjoyed 79 years married); two sons, Frank of Ross Twp., and David of McCandless. Frank was the patriarch of five generations which included six grandchildren, Vicki McCosby, Cathy Shea, Sandy Kuhn, David Capan, Richard Capan, and Stephen Capan; 11 great- grandchildren, Apryl Cendrowski, Heidi McCosby, Christien Baker, Charlie Shea, Sarah Kuhn, Heather Burns, Tommy Kuhn, David Capan, Zak Capan, Emily Capan, and Mitchel Capan; and four great- great-grandchildren, Katherine Cendrowski, Joshua Cendrowski, Broc Burns, and Braden Burns. Friends received Friday 1-9pm at the HEALY-HAHN FUNERAL HOME INC., 512 Grant Ave., Millvale. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, Holy Spirit Church, time later. Frank retired from Allegheny County Court, where he was a Tip-Staff, Millvale Chief of Police, and past president of Millvale School Board for many years. Frank was originally from Millvale, PA, and then moved to Ross Twp. Frank was surrounded by his family, and they wish to thank you for your prayers. Memorials are suggested to Holy Spirit Church.
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Tracey Coleman
March 12, 2007
At one time, I managed Chateau Perry Apartments in Ross Twp and before that, had lived there for a number of years. I first met Mr Capan in my first year at the apartments, when we spent time doing laundry together one rainy afternoon. I remember thinking: What a lovely man. Later, when I found out about all his accomplishments, I had even more respect for him. Always kind and gracious, he was a true gentleman. He will be missed.
Ray Allen
February 8, 2007
My sympathies go to Frank Capan's family and friends from Grant Streets in Millvale and Pittsburgh and everywhere else; I was privileged to work with Frank in the courts in the 1970's & visited Frank and Margaret last December; my memories of those days are very special; in all those years, so many
were very lucky to know him; he had a dry sense of humor and a heart of gold; kindest regards to one and all
who valued Frank as a very special friend
Roseann Calabrese
February 2, 2007
To the Capan Family, Our time with Frank was not long enough. we will, however, remember his kindness. He will be missed and kept in our prayers. May he be at peach in Our Lord's Arms..Roseann Calabrese and Kathleen Snyder
Karen Zeitler
February 2, 2007
To the entire Capan Family,
I knew Frank as "Pap" at McKnight Flowers. I will never forget the great times I had working there. Pap was one of the reasons that it was so enjoyable. I remember when he taught me his techniques in making fruit baskets. He was the best! He was such a hard worker and I often wandered where he got all that energy.
I'm sure he will be truly missed by all that knew him.
I'm sorry I am unable to attend the funeral home or the funeral, but my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
May your fond memories of "Pap" keep you smiling always just as the smile that was always present on his!
Love Always,
Karen (King) Zeitler
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Dan and Joan Huber
February 2, 2007
Our deepest sympathies to all the family.
Pam (Hartung) Buttersnitz
February 1, 2007
I have and will always remember Mr. Capan with great fondness. He was instrumental in the securing of my first job out of high school. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
John Pender
February 1, 2007
To the family of Mr. Frank Capan; I am a former resident of Millvale and was just a young boy when Mr. Capan was a police officer in Millvale. I always looked up to him and respected him. I remember Mr. Capan as a very friendly and gracious man. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
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