Edward A. Davis

Edward A. Davis, 58, died Monday, October 14, 2013 in Milford after a brief illness. Born in Houston, TX, he was the son of the late Edward and Mary (Day) Davis. He was the husband of Diane T. Capoferri, married for 24 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, Americo Capoferri of Santa Monica, CA, Eric Worsnup of Royersford, PA and Gabriel P. and Marcello C. Davis of Hopkinton. He also leaves his sister Carol Ann Davis of Bellevue, WA and nine nieces and nephews. He was a 1977 graduate of Texas A&M University and earned his Master's from Rice University in 1984. He spent more than 30 years coaching football, and made a huge impact on the lives of thousands of student-athletes. His coaching career began in Sealy, Texas as a high school coach moving to college at Rice, Texas Tech, Temple, Texas State, James Madison, Northeastern, Dean College and Christopher Newport University. Calling hours at the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home, 34 Church Street, Hopkinton (www.callanancronin.com) are Saturday, October 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be a brief funeral service at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Donations may be made to Milford Regional Medical Center IC Unit, 14 Prospect Street, Milford, MA 01757.