Antonio "Tony" Cappellucci

Antonio “Tony” Cappellucci, 94, of Wethersfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 8, 2024 surrounded by his loving family and is now happily reunited with his beloved wife of 68 years, Lucia “Lucy” (DeNovellis) Cappellucci, who passed away just four days before him. Born in Caramonico, province of Pescara, Italy on January 27, 1930, he was the son of the late Carmine and Concetta (Sanelli) Cappellucci.

Tony came to the U.S. in 1955 after he and Lucy got married, and they settled in Wethersfield to raise their family. Tony worked for MDC for many years, retiring as a Foreman. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed gardening and making homemade wine. He was also a lifelong fan of the New York Yankees. Lucy and Tony were both members of the Mt. Carmel-St. Cristina Society and loved dancing. Tony was happiest when spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Tony will be forever missed by his three children, Wayne Cappellucci of Wethersfield, Terry Antonucci and husband Phil of Wethersfield and Rob Cappellucci and wife Tracey of Old Lyme. He was a proud “Papa” to his eight grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren, who loved him and will miss him always. He is also survived by his sister, Lucia Sanelli of Toronto, Canada and many dear nieces, nephews and extended family members. He was predeceased by his brother, Giovanni three sisters, Derna, Ida and Adua.

Special thanks to the staff of the Hebrew Center for Health & Rehabilitation for the care and compassion shown to Tony.

A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Lucy and Tony will be held on Thursday, February 15 at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Incarnation of Christ the King Parish, 544 Prospect Street, Wethersfield. Everyone is asked to please go directly to the church. Entombment will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Family and friends may call on Monday, February 12 from 4-7 p.m. at the D’Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Boulevard, Wethersfield. In lieu of flowers, donations in Tony’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 200 Executive Boulevard, Suite 4B, Southington, CT 06489. To share a memory of Tony, please visit www.desopofuneralchapel.com.