Frances J. Cappello

Frances J. Cappello obituary, Lebanon, IL

Frances J. Cappello

Frances Cappello Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kalmer Memorial Services on Dec. 27, 2025.
Frances J. Cappello, age 92, of Keyesport, IL, died Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at her residence.
She was born June 22, 1933 in Salem, MA, the daughter of the late Patrick and Frances Foley. She married Rosario Cappello. He preceded her in death June 30, 1985.
Frances is survived by six children: Gino (Sue) Cappello of Lebanon, Keith (Linda) Cappello of Lebanon, John Cappello of Freeburg, Shannon (Charlie Ramey of Tamalco, Brandy (Bill) Mason of Carmel, IN and Samantha (Tonnie) Brooks of Breese; eleven grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren.
Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers: Bartholomew and Robert Foley.
Mrs. Cappello was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Carlyle. Besides the church, she enjoyed bingo and crocheting.
A mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Carlyle, followed by interment at McKendree Chapel Cemetery in Keyesport.
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