Carmen J. Cappiello, 84, of 20 Rocky Top Road, Ridgway, PA died at Highland View Health Care in Brockway, PA on Saturday, December 17, 2016 evening following a lengthy illness.
He was born April 13, 1932 in Ridgway, PA a son of the late Patsy "Patrick" and Jenny Vecchiarella Cappiello.
On February 7, 1959, in St. Leo's Catholic Church, Ridgway he married Mary Jean Eagen, who survives.
Mr. Cappiello graduated from Ridgway High School in the class of 1951.
After graduation he attended Lock Haven State University. He played football in College.
He worked at his parents stores, Patsy's Shoe and Clothing, in Ridgway & Johnsonburg before opening The Male Shop in Ridgway which he operated, over 30 years, until his retirement in 2005.
Surviving in addition to his wife Mary Jean Eagen Cappiello; two daughters, Mary (Steve) Piurkoski and Carin (Josh) Wickett, Ridgway; three sons, Patrick (Carla) Cappiello and David (Karen) Cappiello, Ridgway; John "Bo" (Fuzzy) Cappiello, St. Marys; seventeen grandchildren and one Great Granddaughter; two brothers, John Cappiello, Naples, FL and Pat Cappiello, Mentor, Ohio;
He was preceded in death by his parents, Patsy and Jenny Vecchiarella Cappiello; two, sons in infancy; and a brother, Rocky Cappiello,
There will be No Visitation.
Burial will be in the St. Leo Catholic Cemetery, Ridgway, PA
If desired, Memorials may be made to Elk County Historical Society, 109 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853
Online Condolences may be placed at www.thompsonfuneralhomepa.com
Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.
He was born April 13, 1932 in Ridgway, PA a son of the late Patsy "Patrick" and Jenny Vecchiarella Cappiello.
On February 7, 1959, in St. Leo's Catholic Church, Ridgway he married Mary Jean Eagen, who survives.
Mr. Cappiello graduated from Ridgway High School in the class of 1951.
After graduation he attended Lock Haven State University. He played football in College.
He worked at his parents stores, Patsy's Shoe and Clothing, in Ridgway & Johnsonburg before opening The Male Shop in Ridgway which he operated, over 30 years, until his retirement in 2005.
Surviving in addition to his wife Mary Jean Eagen Cappiello; two daughters, Mary (Steve) Piurkoski and Carin (Josh) Wickett, Ridgway; three sons, Patrick (Carla) Cappiello and David (Karen) Cappiello, Ridgway; John "Bo" (Fuzzy) Cappiello, St. Marys; seventeen grandchildren and one Great Granddaughter; two brothers, John Cappiello, Naples, FL and Pat Cappiello, Mentor, Ohio;
He was preceded in death by his parents, Patsy and Jenny Vecchiarella Cappiello; two, sons in infancy; and a brother, Rocky Cappiello,
There will be No Visitation.
Burial will be in the St. Leo Catholic Cemetery, Ridgway, PA
If desired, Memorials may be made to Elk County Historical Society, 109 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853
Online Condolences may be placed at www.thompsonfuneralhomepa.com
Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.