The North End has lost another of its greatest generation members. Florence (Terranova) Capizzano, 93, wife of the late Angelo Capizzano, passed peacefully on August 28, 2022. Born on Pierce St. Lane, in Westerly, Florence was the daughter of the late Frank and Immacolata (Ritacco) Terranova. She lived her entire life within one mile of her birthplace, first on Pleasant Street, close to the old Orsenigo Furniture Company, where her husband worked, then on Turano Avenue where they were both well known for their large and productive garden. Her world revolved around that garden, the vegetables that came out of it and the meaning of love it brought to the family and friends that shared in it.

Dutiful mother, motivated by love, she will be sadly missed by daughter Lydia White (Brian) of Westerly, R.I. and sons Stephen (Suzanne) of Mystic, CT, Jack (Elizabeth O'connor) of Westerly, R.I., Jeffery (Arrow) of Washington, D.C., grandchildren Christie (Carl) Johnson, Lisa (Kris) Reed, Jack Capizzano and Acri Capizzano, great-grandchildren Holden, Ayla, Grayson Reed and CJ Johnson, as well as loving sister Virginia Craig of Mystic, CT. She is predeceased by brothers John (Shorty) Terranova, Roland Terranova, Frank Terranova and Joseph Terranova, sisters Bea Severns and Rita Morgan, as well as longtime friend Leo Morgan. Our mother lived her life in a strong and quiet way and will be missed.

In lieu of flowers please donate in Florence's name to Hope Health Hospice, 1085 N Main St, Providence, RI 02904, who helped so graciously during the last few months. Also, to her friends form Care At Home for the care they gave her.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Thursday September 1, 2022 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 44 Elm St. Westerly. All are invited to meet directly at the church. Burial will follow at St. Sebastian Cemetery, Westerly. Buckler-Johnston Funeral Home, 121 Main St. Westerly is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Published by The Westerly Sun on Aug. 31, 2022.

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Jamie Orlomoski

September 6, 2022

My sincere condolences go out to the Cappizanno family. The north end lost another wonderful woman. I'm sure that she will be missed. Sadly, Jamie Terranova Orlomoski

Byron Brown

September 2, 2022

Capizzano Family,

I knew Florence and her family over 70 years she was a very kind lady. Over the years I played baseball with her brothers Frank and Joe. Her sisters Mrs Sevens and Mrs Morgan lived next to our home in White Rock back in the Fifty's and sixty's. Being a former Police Officer as I patrolled by her home she always had vegetables or soupy for the taken. We ran into one another at yard sale with her daughter. I had coffee at the local shops with her and her friend Mr Morgan. Florence was a corner stone in the Pierce St section of town she knew just about everyone and they knew her. Worked with her husband at EB. in the sixty's. Rest in peace Florence to lived a good life.

Ret. Lt. Byron Brown WPD

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Billy Ann Hutchins

September 1, 2022

I live across the street from Florence and last year enjoyed many nice conversations with her. I didn´t know her well but consider it a privilege to have have known her even though it was a short time.
My prayer´s go out to her family
Billy Ann Hutchins

Maria and Dave Jones

September 1, 2022

Our most sincere condolences to the Capizzano family. May you find comfort in the beautiful memories you shared. A lovely lady who will be missed by all who knew her!

Michael Dipollino

August 31, 2022

Sincere condolences to the entire Capizzano family on the passing of their beloved Matriarch, Florence. The North End has lost another great woman and is grieving with you and your family.

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