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1955
DIED
2024
William Caputo Obituary
Growing up in Groton with his seven brothers and sisters, Billy attended Fitch Senior High School, worked at Wyman-Gordon and other industries in the area. A welder by trade, he left the field to pursue a career in music as a founding member of "Matrix," a popular four-piece area band. Billy loved music and was happiest with a guitar in hand.
Most of all, he loved his family, his mom and his three children. He will be profoundly missed by friends and family. William was predeceased by his son Heath Caputo; and his father Dominick Caputo. He is survived by his children, Dana Doukas and wife Melissa, and Trisha Caputo; granddaughter, Kyley Hall; his mother Marilyn Caputo; and siblings: Eileen Caputo; Susan McEwen, Mark Caputo; Steven Caputo; Thomas Caputo; Christopher Caputo and Dominick Caputo.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at St. Patrick Church in Mystic.
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Sharon Tiffany Glad
April 29, 2025
To the family, I when to school, with Billy and Sue. Great musican, I remember the band Matrix. I am very sorry for your loss.
Sean Griffin
April 25, 2025
Very sorry to hear of Billy´s passing. May he rest in peace.
John & Rene´ Capone
April 24, 2025
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your son, father, uncle and grandfather Billy. RIP
Bob Baruffa
April 24, 2025
My condolences to the Caputo family, my memories of Bill go back to High School one great memory is he always loved my guitar playing. We lost contact to many years ago unfortunately. I am so saddened by the learning of his passing.
Anne Nelson
April 24, 2025
He certainly did love his music and he played at our wedding. RIP Billy.
Dave Fairman
April 24, 2025
Rest in Peace
Alfred P. Mayo
April 24, 2025
I am so sorry to hear Billy Caputo has passed on. We all live in the old Banford Manor Project, Groton together. He was a great paper boy, now later in life after reading he was a musician, has a band.
After Branford Manor they move near the shopping center, i will see him. To the Families his honor is well said, GOD gave Billy a better life with music. May GOD bless him with opening arms of giving happiness in music's to so many people.
JP Tamayo
April 24, 2025
I didn´t know Mr. Caputo but I was touched by the joy he found through his band and his instrument. In a world that pushes us towards more and more consumption, the value of a creative contribution is often lost. Finding a balance between consumption and creation often provides a fulfillment that most people never get to experience. In his wisdom, Billy understood that. He found something uniquely his own, he connected with his passion. In an increasingly materialistic society, you can not put a price on that. Thank you so so much for sharing his story. Sorry for your loss
Joann Starkweather Kerr
April 24, 2025
Sorry to here about your brother.
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