Mary R. Bersano Cappetta, 95, of One MacDonough Place, Middletown, a resident of Fitch Street, North Haven for 55 years, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at Middlesex Hospital, Middletown. She was the wife of the late Anthony P. “Cappy” Cappetta. Mary was born in New Haven on October 6, 1919; daughter of the late Luigi and Angela Merletti Bersano. She had worked in the cafeteria at both Montowese and Green Acres Elementary Schools in North Haven and was a former member of the St. Therese Church Ladies Guild. Mother of Vincent (MaryLou) Cappetta of Meriden, Marlene (George) Francis of Swazaland, Africa, John (Cynthia) Cappetta of Middletown and Karen Ehrens of Ashland, MA. Grandmother of Vincent (Heather) Cappetta, Christopher (Pascale) Francis, Kate (Kevin) McManmon, Daniel (Helen) Cappetta, Sarah (Tim) Dillon, Timothy and Naomi Ehrens. Great-grandmother of Mikayla and Megan Cappetta, and Morgan Cappetta. Sister of Peter (Audrey) Bersano of Arlington, VA and the late Hugo Bersano and Olga Spargo.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home 36 Washington Avenue Monday morning at 10:30. Family and friends may call from 9:30 to 10:30. A mass of Christian burial will follow in St. Therese Church at 11:00. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Middlesex Hospital Hospice Unit, 28 Crescent Street, Middletown, CT 06457.
I heart goes out to all of you, she was a great Aunt, she always had things for us to do when we visited the "Country" as children. She is with Uncle Tony now and they can continue their journey together
Cappetta Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Please find comfort in knowing that God promises that “There is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.” (Acts 24:15) Your family will continue to be in my prayers.
Prayers sent
My deepest condolences to all. I have fond memories of your Mom (and Cappy) when I was a kid including attending Mass with Mary and delicious Sunday dinners! Keeping you all in prayer.
I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Mary. She was a wonderful woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Karen and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers
Vincent, John, Marlene and family, my condolences for the loss of your mother.