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Vito Caponigro Obituary

Caponigro, Sr., Vito A. beloved husband of Gerry (nee Higgins), loving father of Thomas, Vito Jr. (Lesley), Christine (Martin) Mc Glynn, and Michael Caponigro, beloved son of the late Anthony and Beverly Caponigro, dear grandpa and Papa to Nicholas, Marisa, Taylor, Alexa, Collin, Mackenzie, and Ava, dear brother of Anthony (Cheryl), Beverly (James) Klaus, Frank (Karen), Debbie (Mike) Bozich, and the late Robert Caponigro, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday 8:45am from Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, 544 W. 31st St. to St, Jerome Croatian Church Mass 9:30am. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Member of Teamsters Local No. #705. Please omit flowers. Visitation Wednesday 2pm to 9pm. 312-225-8500.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Nov. 10 to Nov. 11, 2009.
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I hated to have to go to the cemetery to wish you a happy birthday. I wish you were here. I'll always love you and think of you each and every day. All my love forever,Gerry

April 12, 2010

Happy Birthday Dad. I miss you so much. All my love, Chrissy

April 10, 2010

The holidays come and go and the days go by without your smiling face around. Each day is a struggle to keep a smile on my face. I love you so much and miss you so much Dad. Happy Easter. Love Chrissy

April 4, 2010

Happy 40th Anniversary to the love of my life. I'll love you always and forever. I will never forget you. I think of you everyday. All my love

January 7, 2010

To the Caponigro Family,
I am saddened on your loss. I still think of the softball games on Shields.

Sincerely,
Pat & Mike McInerny

Mike McInerny

December 31, 2009

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Taylor Caponigro

November 13, 2009

Gerry, Chrissy, Leslie & Family:

May all the wonderful memories of Vito give you all peace and strength through this difficult time in your life.

Sincerely,

Sandra Calderon

November 11, 2009

Chris & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories of him always keep him close to your heart.
Theresa & Bill Larkin

November 11, 2009

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November 11, 2009

You all are in our in our hearts and prayers. love the McCann's

Valerie McCann

November 11, 2009

Vito, Lesley & all of the Caponigro's,
We are so sorry for your loss. We know you will miss your dad immensely. You're all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.

The Simek Family

November 11, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lynne Tennessen

November 11, 2009

VITO, YOU AND BOB WILL BE MISSED THIS CHRISTMAS cuz bill

November 11, 2009

OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY.MACKENZIE THOUGHT VERY HIGHLY OF HER GRAMPA & SPOKE OF HIM ALL THE TIME. YOUR IN OUR HEARTS AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME... THE GALLAGHER FAMILY

PHYLLIS GALLAGHER

November 11, 2009

Chris and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
The Gutrich Family

November 10, 2009

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

Sam & Lill Spataro

November 10, 2009

Your family is in my thoughts & prayers; I am so sorry & wish you all peace & good memories of Vito Sr.in the coming days.

Carol Nye (Spreck)

November 10, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family . May your memories of him keep him close to your heart always.

McMullin family

November 10, 2009

our thoughts and prayers are with gerry,her children and grandchildren as they go through this very difficult time may the god make you all strong..

joan and rich burtner

November 10, 2009

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