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Giuseppe Capozzo Obituary
Giuseppe Capozzo, 91, of East Haven, beloved husband of 59 years to Lidia Melillo Capozzo, passed away peacefully on Oct. 7, 2020 at CT Hospice of Branford of a non Covid related illness with his wife and family by his side. Loving father of Antonio (Amy) Capozzo, Pasquale (Marie) Capozzo and Francine (Vincent) Piscitelli and the late Renato "Ronny" Capozzo and Pasqualina Capozzo. He was the best father that anyone could wish for to his devoted children. Born on March 21, 1929 in Gioia Sannitica, Province of Caserta, Italy, son of the late Mariano and Pasqualina Frassini Capozzo. Giuseppe was employed by Masseria Cirio in Totari, Alife, Italy. He came to the United States with his family in 1971 and worked in construction with Blakeslee Arpaia Chapman Inc. until his retirement. He was a sweet, kind and gentle soul who was loved by all who knew him. Giuseppe was the proudest of his 9 grandchildren: Marie-Lynn (Jonathan) Dunn, Nicolas (Alyssa) Piscitelli, Kayla Piscitelli, Sabrina Capozzo, TJ Capozzo, Haley Capozzo, Michael Capozzo, Joseph Capozzo, Claudia Capozzo and 3 great-grandchildren: JJ Dunn, Vail Dunn & Demi Piscitelli. He was predeceased by his first wife Alfonsina Maio. Giuseppe enjoyed making his homemade wine, loved to tend to his vegetable garden and was often spotted at OTB and Teletrack with friends. Brother of Caterina (Nazzareno) Russo, Alfonsina (Enrico) Lucatino, Marianella (Michele) DelGreco, Concetta (Mario) Melone and Antonio (Angela) Capozzo and the late Michelina (Alessandro) Russo, Annina (Francesco) Fiondella, Filomena (Marcello) Orsini, Pietro (Antonietta) Capozzo, Francesco (Maria) Capozzo, Luigi (Michelina) Capozzo, Gennaro (Maddalena) Capozzo, Vincenzo (Giovanna) Capozzo and Mario (Teresa) Capozzo.
Relatives and friends are invited to A Mass of Christian Burial at St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish in Our Lady of Pompeii Church SATURDAY morning (TODAY) at 10:30. Masks and social distancing is required. Entombment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. THERE WILL BE NO CALLING HOURS. Memorial contributions may be made to CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405. Arrangements have been entrusted to the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte. 80), East Haven, CT 06513. Sign Giuseppe's guest book online at
www.portofuneralhomes.net
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Bob Quartiano
October 13, 2020
Great guy very friendly always talked to me but I could never understand him he was speaking in ittillian i would smile and shake my head will miss that deepest condolences to pat and family. Bob quartiano...
Michael Liso
October 10, 2020
Pat, my heartfelt condolences to you and the family on your loss
Edward malone
October 9, 2020
Pat,so sorry for your loss
Penny Parillo
October 8, 2020
What a great person always had a smile for everyone !
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