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Pasquale Capranica Obituary
Riverton , IL—Pasquale Gennaro "Pat" Capranica, 82, of Riverton, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, died on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center.
Pat was born on the 5th of December 1936, in Springfield, to Gennaro and Nunzia (Antonacci) Capranica. He grew up in Springfield and graduated from St. James Trade School and served in the United States Army. He enjoyed a rewarding career in home building and construction. Pat was a lifelong and proud member of St. Aloysius Parish and the Knights of Columbus #4175. He enjoyed woodworking, helping others, attending daily Mass, and meeting his friends at the K of C for coffee and cards. However, Pat's greatest love and passion was for God and his family. Anyone who knew Pat would tell you that he was one of a kind with a tremendous heart and giving spirit. He didn't know a stranger and touched the lives of those fortunate enough to have known him.
Pat is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Norma. Together, their love, commitment, and faith in God, created a family who will forever cherish his memory. Also surviving are his children, Kim Capranica (fiancé, Jim Hartley) of Woodstock, Pat Capranica (wife, Amy) of Sherman, and Gina Hemphill (husband, Travis) of Mechanicsburg; a beloved sister, Lu Rose of Sherman; seven grandchildren, Colin May, Nick Capranica, Gina (husband, Phill) Steele, Emily Capranica, and Carli, Travis, and Fallaen Hemphill; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Family will receive friends from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2019 at Butler Funeral Home—Springfield, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. Visitation will begin with a prayer service.
Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 2000 Sangamon Avenue, Springfield with Rev. Clint Honkomp, celebrant. Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 2000 Sangamon Avenue, Springfield, IL 62702.
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July 22, 2019
To Norma Jean and family,
It has been my great privilege to have known Pat as a fellow parishioner, Brother Knight, and friend. The one thing I am sure of, is Heaven just got to be a better place to be! May God rest his soul.
Tom Kohlrus
July 21, 2019
Norma & Family:
Please accept our sincere condolences. May you find comfort in knowing that you are in our prayers.
Bob & Mary Jo (Hermes) Morlee
Michael Short
July 20, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Mr. Capranica's sarcastic whit at times and encouragement,
David Danner
July 20, 2019
I never met a kinder and most generous/helpful man than our friend and Brother Knight Pat. He will be missed by all who knew him. Rest in Peace Pat!!
David Danner
July 20, 2019
I never met a kinder and most generous man as Pat. We at the KofC will surely miss his always helpful hands and his company. Rest in peace Pat!!
July 20, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Gina Maggio Siddens
July 20, 2019
Norma, Kim, Pat & Gina and Aunt Lu-
We are so very sorry to hear this news about Pat. Such a wonderful man in so many ways. Even though he teased me endless, I loved every minute of it. I still talk about him falling asleep in his chair faster than anyone I have ever seen. I vividly remember stomping on grapes to make wine and he never greeted me without throwing a Pooh in there! Even after I was married and had our boys. We all grew up in such an amazing and close knit group. We were all one big Catholic Italian Family. Times have changed but I count my lucky stars that we were all so lucky to have all of these special families in our lives. I can't imagine the pain all of you are feeling right now. My heart is breaking for all of you. I feel so blessed to have been a small part of the life of your husband and Dad, of all of you as well. Praying for Pat and all of you.
Love, Gina Maggio Siddens and family.
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