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Robert Caponigro Obituary

Caponigro, Robert L. "Strigger" "Nonno" loving father of Robert (Chara), beloved son of the late Anthony and Beverly Caponigro, dear grandfather and nonno to Anthony, Vidal, and Giancarlo, dear brother of Anthony (Cheryl), Vito (Gerry), Beverly (James) Klaus, Frank (Karen), and Debbie (Mike) Bozich, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday, 8:45 a.m. from Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, 544 W. 31st St., to St. Jerome Croatian Church, Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Member of Adriatic Club. Please omit flowers. Visitation Sunday, 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 312-225-8500

Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, 2009.
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To my father in law and my best friend, Thank you for sharing your family with me. You have taught me the true meaning of love. Seeing The love you had for Gian in your eyes on a daily basis. We had great times together and my boys will never forget their Nonno. Thank you for the best friend I could ever ask for. I Love You more than you'll ever know.

February 6, 2010

To the Caponigro Family,
Our prayers are with you. We are saddened by your loss. I always think of the softball games on Shields.

Mike & Pat McInerny

Mike McInerny

December 31, 2009

November 18, 2009

Bob you were one of the best, during good times and bad. A true friend. The good times at Fat Alberts The Club and at my daughters birthday. WE will truely miss you.

William Christian Adrianna Tito

william Tito

November 18, 2009

To the Caponigro Family:
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for the loss of a wonderful man. Thoughts & prayers are with you all. May peace & the comfort of good memories dissolve your grief....Carol Nye

Carol Nye (Spreck)

November 9, 2009

To the Caponigro Family:
I have just been notified by my brother about Bobby. If we would have known we would have been there together to show family respect. We are so sorry. My brother and I wish to send our condolences.
Kathy Stefick and Casper Lavito

November 8, 2009

VITO, GERRI & FAMILY:

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR THE PASSING OF YOUR LOVED. WISHING YOU PEACE AND STRENGTH THROUGH THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME.

SINCERELY,

SANDRA AND JOE

SANDRA CALDERON

November 2, 2009

Sorry for your loss ,He will be missed .but not forgotton always in my HEART . ROSE IN LAS VEGAS

November 2, 2009

Sorry for your loss, Bobby was a great guy. God bless him and your families.

Norb Lauras

November 2, 2009

WE WILL MISS YOU, AND NOW YOU WILL MISS THE SUFFERING

BILL

November 2, 2009

Nov 1,2009
Sorry for your lost,Sorry I counld'nt it. Bob will always be remembered I know the Caponigro family for a long time, they are great people.
Agnes Ann Salamone

Agnes Ann Agnes Ann Salamone

November 1, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Caponigro family. How blessed you all are to be a part of such a close and loving family.
Cathy, Peter and Angelica

October 31, 2009

OCTOBER 31,2009 BOB,WILL ALWAYS BE A TRUE FRIEND,WE SHARED MANY GREAT TIMES TOGETHER. I AM DEEPLY SORRY TO SEE HIM GO SO EARLY IN LIFE . GOD BE WITH YOU BUDDY. FRED KNAPP AND FAMILY.

FRED KNAPP

October 31, 2009

I feel blessed to have known you Bob. Everyone Loved you. So many memories :)

John Soprych

October 31, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Allen Tito

October 31, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Rosalie Lazzaro

October 31, 2009

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