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John Caparaso - Class of 1968

Submitted by Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 <fgustafson917@gmail.com> on 11/Sep/2023
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    John A. "Cappy" Caparaso, 73, a longtime resident of Wallkill, NY passed away peacefully on September 9, 2023 in Westchester Medical Center due to a chronic health condition.

John was born April 10, 1950 in Hudson, NY to the late Carmine P. and Elizabeth J. Caparaso. He graduated from Newburgh Free Academy in 1968, attended Orange County Community College and was a veteran of the United States Air Force.

John began his postal career in Newburgh, NY as a letter carrier in 1972. He was an address information specialist working with regional 911 systems for address accuracy. He retired in 2004 as Postmaster of Rock Tavern, NY.

John enjoyed traveling, fishing, camping, and the NY Mets. Most days he could be found in his "Wood-N-Things" workshop.

John was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church. He served as Grand Knight for many years with the Knights of Columbus council #9165 and was a Fourth Degree.

He is survived at home by his wife of 48 years, Janice, his son David and wife Amber, his daughter Heather Vigrass and husband William and his grandchildren Mark, Emily & Garrett. John is also survived by his brothers James and wife Brenda, Joseph and wife Denise, along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

John had a great sense of humor, a special flare for storytelling, and was always searching for a deal! He will truly be missed by all who knew him.

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday September 15th at Brooks Funeral Home from 4-7pm. A funeral mass will be celebrated Saturday September 16th at 10am at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Plattekill, NY.

The family would like to thank the cardiac care staff at Westchester Medical Center for their compassionate care.