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Alfred Caproni Obituary
He was born in North Adams, MA on January 9, 1945, a son of Alfred George Caproni, Sr., and Gladys Hewitt (Seeger) Caproni. He graduated from Drury High School with the class of 1963, where he received the DelNegro Memorial Sportsmanship Award for football. Al also attended Berkshire Community College and served in the Massachusetts National Guard for six years.
Alfred worked at North Adams State College for 37 years until his retirement. In addition, in 1968, he started working with the McDonalds Corporation and in 1969 opened its North Adams store where he worked for 53 years. Al was also a lifelong farmer having started working on a milk truck with his grandfather when he was 8 years old. On his farm, he raised cows, made hay, sold fruits and vegetables and cut and split his own firewood. Al also produced maple syrup and was a member of the Massachusetts Maple Association.
He was a lifelong member of the First Congregational Church of North Adams. Recently, Al was made an honorary member of the Clarksburg Volunteer Fire Dept for his community service.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann (Scerbo) Caproni whom he married on May 8, 1971 in St. Anthony of Padua Church and two sons, Christopher Michael (Pamela) Caproni of Clarksburg, MA and Gregory Robert (Amber) Caproni of North Adams, MA. He also leaves four grandchildren including Abby Kate, Ella Elizabeth, Quinelle Catherine, and Sawyer Jean; his sister, Diane Caproni (Frank) Russell of Springfield, MA; his brother, Roy Hewitt (Joan) Caproni of Haverhill, MA; his nieces and nephews including Melanie (George) Martin, Joanna (Jason) Howes, Thomas (Mary) Russell; Peter Scerbo, Angela Scerbo, Jeffrey Crouch, and Steven Crouch; several grandnieces and grandnephews; his mother in law, Catherine Scerbo; his sisters in law, Rosemary (Timothy) Crouch and Ann Leonesio and his brother in law, Robert Scerbo. He was predeceased by his brother-in-law, Fred Scerbo.
FUNERAL NOTICE: The funeral for Alfred G. Caproni, Jr., will be held Friday, December 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the First Congregational Church of North Adams. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. Calling hours at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main St., North Adams, MA are Thursday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Memorial donations may be made to PopCares PO Box 482 Williamstown, MA 01267 or the First Congregational Church, 134 Main St., North Adams, MA 01247. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com
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John and Wanda Musacchio
January 9, 2025
Alfred was the kindest, sweetest Man we knew. His love and devotion to his family was beyond comprehension.He will be treasured forever. We love you Alfred. God bless his family.
Diane Mirante
December 20, 2024
Marianne and family,
I was so sorry to read about Al. I met him a couple of times, but did not really know him. However, from what I DID know about him, I thought of him as a Renaissance Man with so many interests and accomplishments. I really admired that. May he rest in peace. His hard work is done.
Richard and Jayne Lavariere
December 20, 2024
To the Family, I will miss seeing Alfred out on the farm, such a Great caring person, it was always a pleasure seeing him through-out the years, may he rest in peace.
Jackie Morin
December 20, 2024
My deepest condolences to Mrs. Caproni, and her entire family! I didn´t know Al, but I´ve always heard such nice things.
Mark Affhauser
December 20, 2024
Knew my friend since he started at macdonalds.sorry I can't be there bur you're in my preyers.he will be missed.
Marie Kelly-Whitney
December 19, 2024
Mr. Caproni was one of the most unique, gentlemen I have had the pleasure of knowing. He always had a smile on his face when he greeted me and asked how things were going. My sincere wish for his family is to remember and share his stories and know his life was a bright spot for everyone who met him.
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