Richard Capalbo Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Richard (Dick) J. Capalbo, 87, entered into eternal rest on March 9, 2015 surrounded by friends, family, and his beloved wife of 62 years, Marie. Richard was born in 1928 in Greenwich, and was the son of the late Frank and Rose Capalbo. He was predeceased by his brother Angelo and sisters Carmela, Jenny, and Catherine. In addition to his wife Marie, he is survived by his sisters Christine, Gloria, Patricia and Lillian. He is also survived by his son Richard (former daughter-in-law Dale); grandchildren Christopher (wife Amy), David and Faith; and great-grandchildren Julian and Wesley. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, whom he loved and they loved him dearly. He was affectionately referred to as "Richie J" by many family members and everyone who came into contact with him left the encounter with a smile on their face. He will be sorely missed by all. Richard spent 41 years working at Electrolux in Old Greenwich, CT. In his free time, he enjoyed gardening and helping anyone who needed it. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 11th from 4 pm to 8pm at the Bosak Funeral Home, 453 Shippan Avenue in Stamford, CT. A prayer service will be held on Thursday, March 12th at 1pm at the funeral home. His interment will be held private. Family requests that in lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in his memory to the: National Kidney Foundation, Finance Dept., 30 East 33rd St, NY, NY 10016 or (www.kidney.org) The Capalbo family has entrusted the funeral arrangements to the Bosak Funeral Home, 453 Shippan Avenue, Stamford, CT. If you would like to leave an expression of sympathy for the family online, you may sign the guestbook at www.bosakfuneralhome.com or visit the funeral home Facebook page at www.facebook.com/bosakfuneralhome to share memories with his family.

Richard Capalbo

January 21, 1928 - March 9, 2015