Joseph Anthony Capelluti

Joseph Anthony
    Capelluti, 90
     PORTLAND - Joseph Anthony Capelluti, 90, resident of Falmouth Road in Falmouth died Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2005 at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
     He was born Sept. 4, 1915 in Portland, a son of Francisco and Angelina (Capozza) Capelluti. He was educated in Portland schools and graduated from Portland High School with the Class of 1933.
     Mr. Capelluti worked as a circulation supervisor for the Portland Evening News following high school graduation. He served in the U.S. Army in the BRTY B529th AAA AW BN during World War II. He was proud of the four medals he earned while serving in the military.
     Following his time in the Army, Mr. Capelluti was employed as a meat cutter, salesman and supervisor for Swift & Company and also worked as a salesman for Pine Tree Paper Company.
     Joe was very proud of his India Street - Newbury Street neighborhood, and was very loyal to his childhood friends who lived there. The Portland Boys Club was a neighborhood haven for him, as he frequently visited the upstairs library to pursue his many interests. Music, dancing and the Big-Band era were common interests for him. Special relationships were enjoyed with Glenn Miller, as concerts were attended all over the northeast.
     Mr. Capelluti was active as a youth baseball coach in Falmouth, a Babe Ruth and American Legion Baseball umpire and a 70-year, lifetime member of the Italian Heritage Center. He was very passionate about sports, especially the New York Yankees. As a fan he would frequently take vacation time from work to watch the World Series.
     He was a history buff with particular interest in the Civil War and American Revolution Eras. Being an avid reader, he focused on historical, non-fiction and biographical material. Even at 90 he read three newspapers everyday.
     He loved gardening, especially growing vegetables for the family to share. Joe was especially proud of his tomatoes and pumpkins.
     His children and their families were his pride and joy. He enjoyed being an active part of their lives. He particularly enjoyed attending their school and sporting events.
     Mr. Capelluti was predeceased by his beloved wife of 63 years, Blanche H. Capelluti who died April 26, 2005.
     He is survived by a daughter, Judith C. and her husband Jerome I. MacConnell of Springvale; a son, Joseph H. and his wife Vanessa Capelluti of Portland; a brother, Orlando J. and his wife Josephine N. Capelluti of Portland; a sister, Gloria A. DiMauro and her husband William P. Soule of South Portland; four grandchildren, Shelley A. MacConnell and her husband David J. Kunath of Fairfield, Conn., Jason S. and his wife Penelope MacConnell of Swampscott, Mass., Jill A. Capelluti and Andrew J. Capelluti, both of Portland; a sister-in-law, Stella H. Chase of Falmouth; and four nieces and nephews.
     Visiting hours will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 3, at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland. A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4 in Pine Grove Cemetery, Foreside Road (Route 88), Falmouth, with the Rev. Dawn Berry officiating.
    
     In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to:
    The Boys and Girls Club of Portland
    277 Cumberland Ave.
    Portland, Maine 04101
    Joseph Anthony
    Capelluti
    Jones, Rich & Hutchins
    Funeral Home & Cremation Service
    775-3763