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Alice Capitano Obituary

CAPITANO, Alice (Vila)

95, passed away December 3, 2018. She lived with complete devotion to her Family. Our tears overwhelm us but we will always have many great memories of such a wonderful Mom, Nana and Great-Nana. Your caring, kind and gentle ways let us know how much we all meant to you. Deep in our hearts your memory is kept to love and cherish. We will never forget you. She was born July 25, 1923 to Demetrio and Concha Vila, pre-deceased by her loving husband, Fano Capitano Sr.; survived by her devoted children, daughter, Diana Fernandez and loving son-in-law (David); son, Fano Capitano Jr. and loving daughter-in-law (Star); grandchildren, Dr. Marc Capitano (Dr. Dana Brandys), Derek Capitano, Danah Wagner (Terry), David Fernandez Jr, Denise Fernandez; great-grandchildren, Edward and Alice Capitano, Parker and Emma Wagner; devoted sister, Hope Salazar and many nephews and nieces. Many thanks to her "caretaker", Patricia. Funeral Services will be held Monday, 11:30 am, at Gonzalez Funeral Home 7209 N. Dale Mabry Hwy with interment at Garden of Memories. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Heart Association or charity of choice. View guest book at www.gonzalezfuneral.com

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Dec. 7, 2018.

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January 15, 2019

TO FANO CAPITANO JR,DIANA FERNANDEZ AND FAMILY. SORRY MICHELLE AND COULD NOT MAKE ANY OF THE SERVICES. I JUST CAME OUT OF HOSPITAL YESTERDAY FOR BLOOD CLOT IN LEFT LEG.WENT IN ON THE TENTH. THEY PLEASE PASS ALONG MY SYMPATHY TO HOPE. LOVE TOBY AND DAUGHTER MICHELLE

December 13, 2018

We have your family in our prayers and remember fond memories of your mom and dad at Aunt Mary's and Uncle Sam's house. We hope you find comfort in your memories of happy times with your mom and all the others we've lost over the years.
Dina Giovenco Williams

December 11, 2018

Sending our sympathy to all of you. I remember your mom Alice fondly from our childhood visits across the street. May all our dear parents be at peace in the loving arms of Our Lord. Annette Giovenco Gorelick.

American Heart Association

December 7, 2018

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

December 7, 2018

Dear Diana and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know what a lovely and kind person she was. I know she will be missed. Rosalie and Manuel Perrone.

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