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Gaetano A. Capoli, Gus, 94 Stamford, CT passed away on Saturday, Dec. 27th after a long illness. Gus was born on Feb. 19th, 1931, Stamford, CT to Samuel and Amelia Palmer Capoli. Gus joined the US Navy and served on the USS Botteneau. Gus retired as the Facility Mgr. for The Stamford Advocate before opening Avanti, a high-end men's clothing store. He was an avid photographer and enjoyed sailing. Gus is survived by his wife, Marie Rich Capoli and his sister Dorothy C. Bateman of Milford, and his nieces and nephews; Mark Rich, Donna (Rich) Bamford, Michelle (Levay)Passeck, Lisa (Potter) Roy, Robert Potter II and numerous other grand nieces and nephews. Gus is predeceased by his sister Lillian C. Potter, & his nephew Mike Levay. The family would like to thank Kathy Henderson, caretaker and friend to Gus of many years. Family & friends will be received on Friday, January 2nd, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lacerenza Macari Family Funeral Home, 8 Schuyler Avenue, Stamford, CT with a prayer service at 1 p.m. Entombment will follow at Spring Grove Cemetery in Darien.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude’s in Gus's name would be appreciated. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.lacerenzafh.com
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Sal Viscontini
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Marie, I am sorry for your loss. Gus was a fabulous guy.
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Lori Walsh Dube
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Gus was my first boss at Avanti in the early 70s. I remember his kindness and sense of humor. My condolences to his family.
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December 30, 2025
Thank you for serving our country. May you now rest in eternal peace.
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