Nicholas A. Caputo Sr.

Nicholas A. Caputo Sr. obituary, Chicago, IL

Nicholas A. Caputo Sr.

Nicholas Caputo Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Salerno's Galewood Chapels on Mar. 28, 2025.

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Nicholas A. Caputo Sr.,
Loving son of the late Joseph and Rachel (nee Avino) Caputo; Devoted husband to the late Linda Caputo, nee Pantone, for 43 years; Loving father of Nick (Christina) Caputo and Danielle (Steve) Calderone; Cherished Papa of Ella, Gianna, Nico, Dominic, Luca and Mila; Fond brother to Frank (Sheila), Joe (Cindy) and Anthony (late Debbie); Fond brother-in-law to the late Edward ''Butch'' (Candy) Pantone; Dear uncle, loving cousin, proud godfather and unwavering friend to many.
Visitation Monday 3:00-8:00 p.m. at SALERNO GALEWOOD CHAPELS, 1857 N. Harlem Ave. Chicago, IL 60707
Closing prayers Tuesday 9:00 a.m. from Salerno Galewood Chapels to St. Vincent Ferrer Church, River Forest for Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 a.m.
Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Christ the King Mausoleum

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