Joseph, my grandfather, is the father of my father David Lawrence Cappiello.
AUBURN Â- Joseph L. Cappiello, 94, of 6 Adams Ave., Auburn, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2006, at Auburn Memorial Hospital. He was born in Auburn, the son of the late Salvatore and Gilda Signorelli Cappiello, and had been a life resident.
He was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church. Mr. Cappiello graduated from Auburn Academic High, class of 1931, where he excelled in football and was captain of the track team.
Joe was an accomplished musician, having taught piano for more than 60 years. He was a music arranger for the former Cayugans and also the leader of an orchestra for numerous years. Mr. Cappiello was a member of the Federated Association of Musicians Local 78. Joe was an avid New York Giants football fan and enjoyed the many hours he spent collecting stamps.
He is survived by his two loving sons, David L. Cappiello M.D. and his wife, Trudy, of Asheville, N.C., and Joseph L. Cappiello Jr., and his wife, Gillian, of Elmhurst, Ill.; two sisters, Mary Cappiello of Auburn and Norma Carr of St. Lawrence, S.D.; four grandchildren, Michael and Joseph Dutilly, David Cappiello Jr. and Carla Golden; two great-grandchildren, Julia Cappiello and Bella Golden; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins; and his very close canine companion, Bianca.
Friends and relatives are invited to join the family at 10 a.m. Saturday, in Sacred Heart Church for Joseph’s Mass of Christian burial. Interment will be in St. Joseph”s Cemetery. Calling hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today, at the Pettigrass Funeral Home, 196 Genesee St., Auburn. Contributions may be made in Joseph”s memory to a charity of one”s choice. To send a message to the family, sign our guest book at www.auburnpub.com and click on obituaries.
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