From: [X]Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 | Date: 2026-10-13 16:08:29

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        Mary Ann (Donato) Cappelli, New Windsor, NY, a lifelong area resident, passed away on October 8, 2026 at her home. She was 94. The daughter of Louis and Stella Donato, she was born on August 7, 1932 in Newburgh. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church. Graduated from Newburgh Free Academy in 1950. Retired from AT&T as an Expeditor. She was married for 50 years to Humbert M. Cappelli on May 2, 1954 at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Newburgh.
Survived by her daughters Gina Burley of Poughkeepsie, Benay Cappelli of Deland, Florida, Christine Rise' Cappelli of New Windsor, grandson Michael Fishwick of Tarzana, California, lifelong 'Bestie' Josephine McNaughton and sister-in-law Pamela Donato (whom she called Sister).
She was predeceased by her husband, her son Peter Cappelli, daughter Ava Baglieri, brothers Carmen and Allen Donato, childhood besties Barbara Slack and Celia Corrado.
She had a soft spot for furry friends, treating each and every one like the valuable family member they were.
Mary will always be remembered for her happy personality, extreme kindness, sense of humor and generosity. We will miss her every day and her memory will live on in the hearts of all those who loved her.
Our sincerest thanks to her home health aides who treated her like family, Julie Riglioni, Jeanell Jones and Shamara Francois. They always kept her comfortable with love.
A Catholic Mass will be celebrated at 10AM on Thursday October 15, 2026 at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 145 Benkard Avenue, Newburgh. Internment will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to United Hospice, 11 Stokum Lane, New City, NY 10956-3505.
Arrangements by Anthony Cracolici, Hudson Valley Funeral Home, 239 Quassaick Ave., New Windsor, NY 12553
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