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Christopher Cappello Obituary
Born: May 10, 1985 in Elgin, IL
Died: May 17, 2021 in McHenry, IL
Christopher Gregory Cappello age 36, of McHenry, IL passed away on Monday May 17, 2021. He was born in Elgin, IL on May 10, 1985 to Gregory Cappello and Kelly Flannigan. He met and married the love of his Life Michelle Hall on October 10, 2018.
Chris was a loving, and kind soul with a down to earth personality. He enjoyed writing, meditating, and all different genres of music. He was a proud father of three children who he could talk about for hours. He was a hard worker, and loved to spend his free time skateboarding, snowboarding, and anywhere he could surround himself with nature.
Chris is Survived by His wife: Michelle (Hall) Cappello; Three Children: Caleb, Jadia, and Elijah; His mother: Kelly Flannigan; Father: Greg (Carol) Cappello; Sisters: Holli (Dan) Wilke, and Heidi Poplin; and Grandmother Norma Cappello.
He is preceded in death by his Paternal Grandfather Louis Cappello, as well as many friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to Live4Lali at liveforlali.org/donate
A Visitation will be held on Sunday May 23, 2021 at 1:00 pm until 2:30 pm at the Justen Funeral Home & Crematory located at 3700 W Charles J. Miller Rd. McHenry IL 60050.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Justen Funeral Home & Crematory. For information, please call 815.385.2400 or visit www.justenfh.com, where friends and loved ones may share memories of Christopher on his tribute wall.
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Cherie Benzinger
May 23, 2021
Chris was a wonderful young man with a very kind heart. My heart is heavy with sadness. I pray he is at peace and for those he left behind. I am very sorry for your loss.
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Mary Gaylord
May 21, 2021
I´m saddened to hear of Chris´s passing. I will always remember his infectious grin in 6th grade. As his teacher then, that brings a smile to my heart. My condolences on your loss.
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