Anthony A. “Tony” Caprio, 95, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 21, 2010, at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born in Scranton, PA, on November 28, 1914, Anthony was the son of Nicholas and Leondina (Della Terrza) Caprio. He was a graduate of Central High School in Scranton. Anthony received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Scranton. Following graduate school at Colgate University, Anthony worked as a research chemist at Norwich Pharmaceuticals where he was instrumental in the development of Pepto Bismol. He later taught several of the sciences in the South Otselic schools and then the Sherburne-Earlville Schools, retiring in 1977.
Anthony enjoyed traveling with his wife, Mary, and had spent many winters living inFlorida. He was a talented photographer, taking many family photos since the 1940’s. He was also a skilled carpenter, building his own home and summer cottage. He was also known as being a great teacher, possessing a great sense of humor and for being a family man who was extremely proud of his grandchildren. He was a member of St. Bartholomew’s Church and of the Knights of Columbus.
On February 27, 1943, in St. Bartholomew’s Church, Anthony married Mary LoPiccolo, of Norwich, who survives. He is also survived by his children and their spouses, Leona and Frank Shield of Cincinnati, OH, Nicholas and Judith Caprio of East Aurora, NY, and Marianne and Dc. David Kirsch of Norwich; six grandchildren, Michael (Stephanie) Shield, Brian Shield, Dr. Anthony Caprio, Dr. Thomas Caprio, Nicole (Jeremy) Conant and Emily Kirsch; his brother, Michael (Lillian) Caprio of Mt. Pocono, PA and his sister, Louise Maro of San Jose, CA. Several nieces and nephews also survive. He was predeceased by a sister, Jennie DiDario and a brother, Dr. Louis Galdieri.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Tony will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, June 25, 2010, at St. Bartholomew’s Church. Burial will follow in St. Paul’s Cemetery. Friends are invited to call at the Wilson Funeral Home on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The rosary will be recited at 1:30.
Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to Hospice of Chenango County, 21 Hayes Street, Norwich, NY 13815 or to the Memorial Fund of St. Bartholomew’s Church, East Main Street, Norwich, NY 13815.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the Wilson Funeral Home website at: www.wilsonfh.com.
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Dear Tom, Tony and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this heartbreaking time. It sounds like Anthony lived a long wonderful life and was so much to so many people. He is with God now and at peace.
Love you guys.
Cathy
Dear Aunt Mary, Leona, Nick, Marianne,
I am so sorry for your loss and wish that I could make it to the funeral. I will keep you and Uncle Tony in my prayers. He was always so kind to me and I remember him with a smile. Love, Michele
Dear Leona and Family.
I was so sorry to read of your fathers passing. Know that he is with the Lord and at peace, and that you will see him again.
I will keep you in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Donna N.H.S. Class of 1962
Dear Aunt Mary and Family.
I was very sorry to hear of Uncle Tony’s passing. I just want you to know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless You. Love,Paulie.
Aunt Mary, Leona, Nick and Marianne,
Uncle Tony was a wonderful man – such a gentle soul. He will surely be missed. In particular I will miss his stories of old…he always made me laugh. Today, especially, I will hold you all in my thoughts and prayers. I truly wish I was able to be there to show my support in person, but please know I am there in my heart.
With the deepest of sympathy,
Karen
Dear Nick, Leona & family,
I was very sorry to learn of your dad’s death. I realize that lossing our parents is a fact of life but one that
is so difficult.
Although I didn’t know your dad well Nicky, I remember
both your dad and mom from when we were school
buddies. You were certainly blessed by having him
until he was 95.
Please express my sympathy to your mom and other family member.
You folks are in my prayers today.
Sincerely,
Bob Evans
Dear Mary and Family,
You are all in my prayers and thoughts in your time of sorrow. Mr. Caprio is fondly remembered as a teacher and class adviser for The Sherburne Class of 1961. Mary, you and I used to eat lunch together at NBT years ago, and I recently spoke with you on the telephone.
Blessings, Fran Wright
Jerry and I were saddened to hear of Tony’s passing. Both Tony and Mary were always such good friends, the friends that we looked forward to seeing every year in Florida. We always looked forward to Jerrys class reunions as we saw them both. We send our thoughts and prayers to you all, but always cherish all the wonderful memories you experienced together as a family…
Sincerely, Jerry & Susan Burgess
I was in Tony’s Biology class at Sherburne High 50 years ago. He without a doubt was one of the best teachers I ever sat in class for! My sincere sympathy to all surviving members of his family. Tony was a fine man!
My deepest sympathy go out to you all in your time of sorrow. Losing a loved one is never easy no matter what their age. While I didn’t personally know Mr. Caprio, I know from Leona that he was a caring man. May his soul rest in peace and may God be with you in your grief. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Cordially, Antoinette Trifiro
My sincere sympathy to all of you at this sad time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Donna
To the Caprio Family,
Uncle Tony talked to me in length about his father Nicholas Caprio last year. He lost his dad at a young age (4 years old) but what amazed me was how much he remembered about him. He spoke of his father’s talent as a gold leaf painter.
I remember Uncle Tony as being a kind man with a big heart. He will surely be missed by everyone. We are so fortunate to have our parents live to be in their late 80’s and 90’s. As you grieve know that I am remembering you and honoring the memory of Uncle Tony. He still lives through us and gives us strength. The time we have spent with those we’ve lost makes them part of us. I am here for you at this time of grieving.
Love and prayers always,
Pattie
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