Susan N. Cappello

Susan N. Cappello, 66, of Hebron and formerly of Manchester, beloved wife of Charles A. Cappello, died peacefully, Thursday, May 29, 2014, at her home with her family at her side after a brave fight with cancer.

Sue was born Feb. 14, 1948, in Waterbury, daughter of the late George P. and Lois (Wheeler) Neale. She was raised in Glastonbury, was a 1966 graduate of Glastonbury High School, and earned her associate's degree from Chandler School for Women in Boston. Sue had worked for Northeastern University in Boston as an engineering department administrator. After raising her two children, she went back to work and had been the church secretary at North United Methodist Church in Manchester for 15 years. She later retired from MACC Charities in Manchester where she was the assistant to the finance manager. She enjoyed working and always cared about her co-workers.

In addition to her husband of 45 years, she was the loving mother of two, her son, Jeffrey C. Cappello, and his wife, Alicia, of Andover, and her daughter, Sarah N. Cappello of Bolton; and two grandchildren, Olivia and Leo Cappello of Andover. Other survivors include her sister, Pamela Cote, and her husband, Romeo, of Madawaska, Maine; and nine nieces and nephews, Mark Cote, Stephen Cote, Karen Neale Cain, Deborah Neale Young, Thomas Neale, Matthew Lizzi, Christa Lizzi, Lauren Lizzi, and Elise Cappello.

Sue loved to vacation on Cape Cod and the warm blue waters of the Caribbean. An avid Red Sox fan, she enjoyed most her trip to spring training and cherished her framed picture taken with Red Sox Manager Terry Francona. She loved spending time with her friends and always offered a black and white view on life. Her frankness was admired by all who knew her and her humble and unimpressionable nature drew her friends closer to her. If you were a friend of Sue's, you had a friend for life. Family was most important to Sue and her passion for desserts always added to the gatherings. She loved to bake and always had special treats for her grandchildren. Although she loved to shop, she could shop for hours and not purchase a thing for herself. Her enjoyment came from browsing with the occasional gift purchased for someone else. She had a special place in her heart for the needy. Her years as a church secretary and her work at Manchester Area Conference of Churches gave her the opportunity to express herself in this regard.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, June 8, 2014, at 3 p.m. at North United Methodist Church, 300 Parker St., Manchester.

Prior to the service respects can be paid to the family from 2 to 3 p.m. Burial will be private.

Memorial donations may be made to MACC Charities (Manchester Area Conference of Churches), 466 Main St., P.O. Box 3804, Manchester, CT 06045-3804.

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