Obituary of Frank P Cappaze

Francis (Frank) P. Cappaze died peacefully on Wednesday July 5th. He was 97.Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Our lady of Sorrows Church,217 Prospect Street, South Orange on Mon., July 10th at 9:30AM. Interment Hollywood Memorial Park, Union. Visitation will be held at Preston Funeral Home,153 South Orange Ave.. South Orange on Sunday from 3-7 PM. Born and raised in South Orange, Frank remained a lifelong resident where he raised his family. He was a postal worker for the USPS in SO and retired with more than 32 years of service. Frank was a longtime member of the Societe Savoia and a faithful OLS parishioner. As a young man, Frank was a terrific dancer who continued his love for big band music throughout his lifetime. During WWII he served with the Chemical Division of the US Army. His love for travel took Frank and his wife to Italy, Paris, Hawaii and many US cities. He loved a good cigar, homemade wine and especially his family. He kept active in life by spending weekends with his family never missing an opportunity to see his grandson play football or go to the racetrack with his son. Frank eagerly participated in trips to NYC where he recently enjoyed cocktails on a Brooklyn rooftop and dinner at 21 Club. As long as there was Sinatra playing in the background and good times to be had, Frank was there to share his bright smile and big laugh. Frank was predeceased by his wife Filomena(Cosentino) and survived by his children Anthony (Faye), Carol McKenna and Linda, his grandchildren Joyce Cappaze,Brian and Alysa McKenna, great grandchildren Brittany and Shannon Coughlin, Four siblings Anthony, Joseph, MaryAnn Cappaze and Florence Handley and dozens of loving nieces and nephews. Frank was a kind and warm soul who lived a full and beautiful life. He left us gently and gracefully with love in his heart. In lieu of flowers donations to So Orange Rescue Squad, 60 Sloan Street, So. Orange, NJ 07079 For more information or to send condolences please visit prestonfuneralhome.net