Our American Family - Person Sheet
Our American Family - Person Sheet
NameAnthony Frank CAPANNA Jr. 
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256Birth Date18 Apr 1927
Birth PlacePueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado
Death Date1 Dec 2019 Age: 92
Death PlaceWalsenburg, Huerfano County, Colorado
Burial PlacePueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado, Roselawn Cemetery
OccupationWWII Merchant Marine, Salesman
FatherAnthony Keep "Tony" CAPANNA (1905-1954)
MotherRose SOLDANO (1909-2004)
Notes for Anthony Frank CAPANNA Jr.
ANTHONY FRANK CAPANNA, JR.
Anthony Frank Capanna, Jr
BIRTH 18 Apr 1927
Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado, USA
DEATH 1 Dec 2019 (aged 92)
Walsenburg, Huerfano County, Colorado, USA
BURIAL
Roselawn Cemetery
Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado, USA
Anthony Frank Capanna Jr.
OBITUARY
Anthony Frank Capanna Jr. passed away, Dec. 1, 2019, at the Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center in Walsenburg, Colo.
He was born in Pueblo, Colo., to parents Anthony Frank Capanna Sr. and Rose Soldano. They were proud Italian immigrants and lived at the foot of the Goat Hill/ Smelter community.
Anthony went to Centennial High School and left his junior year to join the Merchant Marines. He served from 1944-1950 as Chief Refrigeration Engineer. Anthony loved the sea and seeing the world. He traveled on 14 ships and completed four trips around the world.
Anthony came back to Pueblo to help his mom and to work at his dad's garage. He took over the garage after his dad's death and also started an auto dealership. Anthony was a Golden Gloves boxer, exercise and health advocate. He was a tough and courageous fighter his whole life. He continued in his career to sell cars and manage car dealerships in both Colorado and Tucson, Arizona.
Anthony is survived by his three sons, Rocco (Rebecca), Marty (Renee), Carl (Jill); nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Rita Morneau, (Mike); and first wife, Gloria Trujillo (25 years).
He was preceded in death by his brother, Ralph Capanna; and second wife, Betty.
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Dec. 28, at Roselawn Cemetery, 1706 Roselawn Rd., in Pueblo, Colo. Reception immediately following at St Joseph Catholic Church, 1145 S. Aspen Road.
Online condolences, www.tgmccarthy.com
Published in The Pueblo Chieftain on Dec. 8, 2019.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE
DECEMBER 28, 2019
Graveside with Military Honors
11:00 am
ROSELAWN CEMETERY
1706 Roselawn Rd
Pueblo, Colorado 8100
On Find A Grave.
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Anthony Frank Capanna, Jr
BIRTH 18 Apr 1927
Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado, USA
DEATH 1 Dec 2019 (aged 92)
Walsenburg, Huerfano County, Colorado, USA
BURIAL
Roselawn Cemetery
Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado, USA
Anthony Frank Capanna Jr.
OBITUARY
Anthony Frank Capanna Jr. passed away, Dec. 1, 2019, at the Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center in Walsenburg, Colo.
He was born in Pueblo, Colo., to parents Anthony Frank Capanna Sr. and Rose Soldano. They were proud Italian immigrants and lived at the foot of the Goat Hill/ Smelter community.
Anthony went to Centennial High School and left his junior year to join the Merchant Marines. He served from 1944-1950 as Chief Refrigeration Engineer. Anthony loved the sea and seeing the world. He traveled on 14 ships and completed four trips around the world.
Anthony came back to Pueblo to help his mom and to work at his dad's garage. He took over the garage after his dad's death and also started an auto dealership. Anthony was a Golden Gloves boxer, exercise and health advocate. He was a tough and courageous fighter his whole life. He continued in his career to sell cars and manage car dealerships in both Colorado and Tucson, Arizona.
Anthony is survived by his three sons, Rocco (Rebecca), Marty (Renee), Carl (Jill); nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Rita Morneau, (Mike); and first wife, Gloria Trujillo (25 years).
He was preceded in death by his brother, Ralph Capanna; and second wife, Betty.
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Dec. 28, at Roselawn Cemetery, 1706 Roselawn Rd., in Pueblo, Colo. Reception immediately following at St Joseph Catholic Church, 1145 S. Aspen Road.
Online condolences, www.tgmccarthy.com
Published in The Pueblo Chieftain on Dec. 8, 2019.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE
DECEMBER 28, 2019
Graveside with Military Honors
11:00 am
ROSELAWN CEMETERY
1706 Roselawn Rd
Pueblo, Colorado 8100
On Find A Grave.
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