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Thomas Cappetta Obituary

Cappetta, Thomas V. Age 58. Passed away Friday, December 13, 2013 at Hines VA Hospital. Born December 19, 1954 in Evergreen Park, IL, son of Albert and Rosemarie (nee Pienkowski) Cappetta. A veteran of the Vietnam War. Worked for American Airlines in fleet services with 26 years of service. A member of T.W.U. Local #512. Survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Munsun (nee Yu); two daughters, Diane Cappetta (Euichil) Hwang and Charlene (Gregory) Schultz; grandfather of Thomas and Kara; siblings, Kathleen Cappetta, Susan McGreal, Teresa Cappetta, Albert Phillips, Sheryl Cappetta, Dale Frodin, Darrel Cappetta, Gerald Cappetta, Brian Cappetta and Glenn Cappetta; uncle of David Revels; and many other nieces and nephews survive. Preceded in death by his mother. Visitation Thursday, December 19, 2013 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet. Funeral Service Friday, December 20, 2013 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery where full military honors will be conducted. For more information: (815)741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 17, 2013.

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Diane Maria

October 16, 2014

They say with time it gets easier to deal with your passing Daddy.. I don't agree with that. I just miss you more and wish you were still here. I love you.

Diane Cappetta

April 12, 2014

I'm still missing you Dad. Forever

RF & Family

December 20, 2013

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Thomas' family on the loss of their dear love one. May you be comforted in knowing that God cares for you and will sustain you during these difficult times.

chris pulkownik

December 19, 2013

tom you were always a pleasure to talk to at ohare airport, you suffered and god has stopped your suffering may he give your family comfort that you are in gods eternal presence rest well my friend till we meet again in gods perpetual light

Dave Doran

December 17, 2013

Tom, I only met you once when it was Charlene's birthday party at the bowling alley. It was my pleasure, Rest in Peace, your suffering is over. God has a special place in heaven for veterans, so save me a spot when you get there, Semper Fi...

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