Obituary of John J. Capozzi

John J. Capozzi, Sr. Allegany, NY-- John J. Capozzi, Sr. of Allegany died Friday (May 18, 2006) in Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY after a short illness. Born October 6, 1917 in Mt. Alton, PA he was the son of Joseph and Mary Nash Capozzi, Sr. On June 3, 1940 at St. Patrick’s Church in Salamanca he married Ruth A. Donaldson who predeceased him January 7, 1998. Mr. Capozzi was a graduate of Salamanca High School and had resided there most of his life. He had been employed as a conductor, brakeman and yardmaster for over 40 years for the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad prior to his retirement. He and his wife moved to Allegany in the 1970’s where he then was able to spend time providing care for her. On the occasion of their golden wedding anniversary on June 3, 1990, he and his wife were granted an affiliation into Holy Name Province in the Order of Friars Minor. Surviving are 2 daughters Darlene (Eugene) Manning of Lantana, FL and Shari (Robert) Dolecki of Newport News, VA; 1 son Brother John Capozzi, OFM of Quam Bonum Friary in West Falmouth, MA; 6 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 1 sister Mary Ann Capozzi of Rochester and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife of 56 years he was predeceased by a sister Margaret and a brother Joseph Capozzi, Jr. Friends will be received at the St. Bonaventure University Chapel on Sunday from 6-8pm where a Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday (May 21, 2006) at 10:00am. Rev. Mathias Doyle, OFM will be the principal celebrant. Burial will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, Olean.