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Frank Capaldi Obituary
Born in Providence, Rhode Island, on March 4, 1917, a son of the late Raffaele and Angelina (Rufo) Capaldi. He was a lifelong resident of Providence. Frank was a communicant of St. Ann Church.
Mr. Capaldi was an operating engineer and was employed by Capaldi Brothers Corp. and Edward F. Capaldi, Inc. Frank was a long-standing member of Local 57.
He enjoyed family, friends, gardening, cooking, and most of all his grandchildren supporting them in their many sporting activities and events. Frank was an avid fan of the North Providence Little League, the Jets Football League, and the North Providence High School Football team.
Mr. Capaldi truly possessed the meaning of a man with a giant heart, who will be sadly missed by all who loved him.
Besides his loving wife, he leaves his children: Ralph A. Capaldi of Providence; Frank A. Capaldi, Jr., and his wife Jayne, of North Providence; and Angela M. Manfredi and her husband Councilman Frank A. Manfredi of North Providence. Devoted grandfather of Frankie III, Carrissa, Dante and Gianna Capaldi, Frank Jr., Nicholas, Vincent, and Marc Manfredi. He was the brother of Jean Cassidy of North Providence and James Capaldi of North Providence and the late Dr. Dante Capaldi, Anthony Capaldi, Flora Fontaine, Sylvia Berube, Marie Haggerty. Loved by many nieces and nephews.
His funeral will be held THURSDAY, MARCH 1, at 9:00 A.M. at A.A. Mariani & Son Funeral Home, 200 Hawkins St., Providence, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Ann Church, 280 Hawkins St., Providence. Burial will follow in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. VISITATION WEDNESDAY 4-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860-9924, in his memory, would be appreciated. WWW.MARIANIANDSON.COM
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Memories and Condolences
for Frank Capaldi
Rob Forti
March 6, 2007
Our Deepest Sympathy to the
Capaldi Family, Frank was a great man. Every time we bumped into him, he would always mention how much he missed one of his best friend's, our Uncle Mego Landi. Frank's smile put a smile on your face and he will be missed.
The Forti & Ribezzo Family
Colleen Corrigan
March 6, 2007
Frank, Jayne, Frankie, Carissa, Dante & Gianna,
We were very sorry to hear about Mr. Capaldi. We'll always remember him smiling and walking around the field, proud of his grandchildren.
Our prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Leo, Colleen, Kyle & Courtney Corrigan
Donna DiNobile
March 6, 2007
Dear Frank & Family,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of you father, husband, grand father. I was out of town & read the sad news when I came home.
I remember him coming into Bus Stop Market & having so many stories, especially about his grandchildren, on how proud he was of them.
May he rest in peace, he will be missed.
CLAUDIA AND DAVID STRUBA
March 1, 2007
DEAR JAYNE FRANK AND FAMILY,
SO VERY SORRY TO HERE THE LOSS OF YOUR DAD. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU DURING THIS TIME.
LOVE CLAUDIA AND DAVID STRUBA
Steve+Tammy Smyth
March 1, 2007
Frank, Jayne, and the Capaldi Family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Your Father was a Great man, and will be missed by many. Feel free to call, if there is anything we can do.
Micheletti Family
February 28, 2007
Frank, Jayne, Frankie, Carissa, Dante & Gianna,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love, Joey, Sabrina and Nicky
Michael P. Ricapito
February 28, 2007
To Angela, Frank and Ralph,
So sorry for your loss. Your dad was a wonderful man. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Freddie and Barbara Spitznagel
February 28, 2007
Dear Frankie and Family, We are very sorry for the loss of your dad. Will miss seeing him driving on Ledge and Charles Street. At Carcieri's doing his shopping and his speaking to everyone that knew him. Freddie and Barbara Spitznagel
Carol Calise
February 28, 2007
Angela, I'm very sorry for the loss of your father.
Christopher Dubois
February 28, 2007
Dear Auntie Joe, Angela, Ralphie and Frankie, So sorry about the lost of Uncle Frank. We all love him, he was so good to us and my Mother. God Bless all of you, Love
Christopher, Robert and Dominic Dubois
Bobby Dubois
February 28, 2007
Dear Josephine, Angela, Ralph and Frank,
Very sorry to hear the lost of Uncle Frank. He was one of the greatest men that I have ever known, I was very lucky to of been part of your family and have been in his company. He will now be with his buddy "Bucky" in heaven. My prays will be with all of you.
Bobby Dubois
Danielle Matthews
February 27, 2007
I know I didn't know you really well but you were always really nice to me. Everytime I shook your hand you always had a present and smile for me. One special day when I was 10 you snuck a $5.00 bill into my hand when no one was looking. I am now going to pass that on in your name Great Uncle Frank. Thank You Love, Danielle
Fantasia Family
February 27, 2007
Mrs. Capaldi, Frank, Angela, Ralph & Family,
Words cannot express the deep sorrow we feel with the passing of "Papa" - he was a wonderful man will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Andrew/Laurie DiOrio
February 27, 2007
To the Capaldi family~
We extend our deepest sympathy to Ralph, Frank and family, during this time of loss. May you find comfort in fond memories.
Karen Rose Zinno
February 27, 2007
To The Capaldi Families,
Our sympathy to all of you!
Frank Sr. was one of my Dad's best friends. My Dad Albert A Zinno
who not only worked for the Capaldi's but was family and friends to many of them. I am sure
some of you remember him. We knew Frank Sr. as "Tappo" with that beautiful big smile! Many great old memories...I was a kid when they worked together. When we went to visit my Dad on jobs Tappo would let us kids sit in the "BIG" trucks. My dad took a stroke in 1979 at age 49 which left him in a wheel chair till he passed on 15yrs ago. Many friends couldn't handle seeing my Dad like that but not Tappo! He was a true friend!
I loved listening to all the old stories these guys use to tell us. You could see w/o either of them saying anything how much they loved each other. Tappo use to tell us how great a guy my Dad was ....well I believe they were both great guys looking down from heaven now watching and protecting their family! That's the type of great guys they were and are truly missed!
Buona Salute Tappo! Tiamo,
From the Zinno Family
My mom....Carolyn
Children...Susan, Karen & Albert..
Sherrie Zonfrillo
February 27, 2007
Frank, Jayne and family:
We are so sorry for your loss. May all the wonderful memories you have of your dad somehow help to ease the pain you feel.I am sure your dad is smiling down upon all of you. You are all in our thoughts and in our prayers.May god give you strength during this difficult time.
All our love,
Sherrie and Jimmy Zonfrillo
Nadine and Richard Ricci
February 27, 2007
Ralph, Frank and Angela,
We are so sorry to hear about your dad. LaFrange was a wonderful, caring friend to Ralph and Romie. And I'll always remember how sad he was when we lost Angie and Pat (Packie). The old neighborhood is slowly evaporating and will certainly never be what it once was, but at least that generation gave us lots of memories to hold on to. He loved you all and filled with such pride when talking about his grandkids.
He was a man that worked hard, cared about his neighbors, made us laugh, and loved his family. And in the end, that's all that really matters.
With much sympathy,
Domenic Landi
February 27, 2007
My deepest sympathy to Frank's Family . He was a good friend to my father Americo (MEGO )Landi who passed away many years ago . For years he would visit my fathers grave. Everytime I ran into Frank he would tell me what a great guy he was and that he missed him very much. Fank was a great man and will be missed by all.
Sandra
February 27, 2007
Josephine, Angela, Ralph and Frankie,
I remember all the good times with Frank in the backyard and the ice rink and of course all the grapes and tomatoes. I will miss him and his truck driving by and asking how everyone is. He was our neighbor and I share very fond memories of him and his family.
Dianne Folco
February 27, 2007
Frank,Jayne & Children,
I am so sorry for your lose. I will always remember him on the football fields. My deepest sympathy.
Paul Sherry
February 27, 2007
I would like to express my sincere condolences to the Capaldi family.
Cheri Angell
February 27, 2007
Dear Frank, Jayne, and family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one is never an easy thing, but you have so many wonderful memories of your dad. We know Gianna does. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your time of sorrow.
Love,
Cheri, Jim, Michaela, and Abby
Gianna Capaldi
February 26, 2007
I am a lucky granddaughter to have a grandfather who lived till he was about 90 and loved me so much!! I will always remember papa as coming to my house and bringing me doughnuts. I will also remember my papa by coming to my cheerleading games! He would always come on the sidelines and tell everyone who I was. Papa never put himself before anyone else. Papa was at everyone of my birthday party’s and never came empty handed. I would always get Hershey kisses because papa knew I loved them!! We all no that papa loved his family a lot and will never forget about us. We will never forget about him either!!!! Papa I love you so much and will NEVER FORGET ABOUT YOU.
love granddaughter Gianna xoxoxo
Gianna Capaldi
February 26, 2007
I am a lucky granddaughter to have a grandfather who lived till he was about 90 and loved me so much!! I will always remember papa as coming to my house and bringing me doughnuts. I will also remember my papa by coming to my cheerleading games! He would always come on the sidelines and tell everyone who I was. Papa never put himself before anyone else. Papa was at everyone of my birthday party’s and never came empty handed. I would always get Hershey kisses because papa knew I loved them!! We all no that papa loved his family a lot and will never forget about us. We will never forget about him either!!!! Papa I love you so much and will NEVER FORGET ABOUT YOU.
love granddaughter Gianna xoxoxo
john&barbara capaldi
February 26, 2007
Our deepest condolences to his family. Noone will ever forget LaFrange
Patty Viti
February 26, 2007
Mrs Capaldi, Children and Grandchildren,
Please know that you are all in our hearts and prayers during this sad time for your family. God has taken one of the very best and Mr. Capaldi will be sorely missed by all that knew and loved him.
May God comfort you all.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Patty & Frank
JANICE ROSE- FERRARIO
February 26, 2007
DEAR FRANK AND JAYNE
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU .
LOVE JANICE ROSE- FERRARIO
JANICE FERRARIO
February 26, 2007
DEAR ANGELA AND FRANK, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF YOUR DAD, MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY
LOVE JANICE FERRARIO
Ann Ferrara
February 26, 2007
Josephine and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ann Ferrara (Gloria's niece)
Ralph & Sandra Fleming, Jr.
February 26, 2007
Dear Josephine & Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I truly know what a wonderful man LaFrange was. He will be missed by all who knew him. Sending our deepest sympathy.
Bob D'Adamo
February 26, 2007
My sincere sympathy to the Capaldi family
MaryAnn (Siravo) Sanders
February 26, 2007
Frank, Jayne, Angela, & Ralph: I felt so bad when I read this morning about your dad. He truly was proud of his grandchildren. He would always show me recent pictures of them in Carcieri's, and give my daughter Cara a dollar. My prayers and deepest sympathy go out to all of you.
Ron & Lori Truppa
February 26, 2007
La Frange will be sadly missed. He was a cornerstone of the neighborhood. Every time that he would see us he would stop and say hello and he would share how much he loved our parents and his friends. His love and kindness will never be forgotten.
Love and our prayers to all of you,
Ron & Lori Truppa
Patricia Rossi
February 26, 2007
Frank and Jayne: Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your father. The memory of him walking along the field at Greystone during football practices will always be with us. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
God Bless,
The Rossi Family (Pat, John, Marissa and Michael)
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