Peter (Pantelis) Capataides, 89 of Harrisburg. Born August 3, 1932 in Kalymous, Greece son of the late Michael and Ekaterina (Masternicolas) Capataides. He passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021 at Claremont Nursing Home. Preceded in death two months ago by his loving wife of 65 years, Eleanor (Mann) Capataides, his parents, brothers Gust and William and sister Irene. Survived by his daughters Mary Ann Sim and Katherine Kamowski (Stephen). Loving grandfather to Gregory Sim (Lindsay), Benjamin Burdick (Amanda), Andrew Burdick, Christine Sim and Great-grandchildren, Kaylee Gaul, Benjamin Burdick Jr., Johnathan Burdick and Sophia Burdick, his brother Nicholas of Florida and many nieces and nephews. Pete is also survived by Anne Wiebel and her children Donnie Wiebel (Megan, and Callie Wiebel to whom he was their Pappy. And his little dog Sweetie Pie who lit up his life.
Peter came to America as a young boy and grew up in Ambridge, Pennsylvania. He joined the Army as a young man and fought in Korea where he was wounded and received the Purple Heart. After attending business school for accounting he came to Harrisburg to work at the state in the mid 1950’s where he met the love of his life Eleanor and raised their family in New Cumberland. His career with the state spanned many years where he held numerous positions including Director of Corporation Taxes, Director of Sales Tax and Treasurer of the Democratic Senate. His interest and involvement in politics was shared with his wife.
Peter spent 68 years as a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church where he served many years on the board, as Treasurer , President and a member of the AHEPA. He cherished his religion and his Greek heritage. His involvement and dedication to the yearly Greek Festival was apparent to all that knew him. OPA!
And finally his greatest legacy is being the patriarch of his family. There is nothing he wouldn’t do for them. He loved going to the beach with his family where they made so many cherished memories. His wisdom and guidance was respected by them all and he will be leaving such a hole in their lives and in their hearts.
Our deepest thanks to Clairmont Nursing home and Hospice for All Seasons for taking such wonderful care of our father and grandfather.
Services will be held on December 22, 2021 at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 1000 Yverdon Dr, Camp Hill, PA 17011. The viewing hours will be 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. with the service starting at 11:30 a.m. The internment will follow at Rolling Green Cemetery in Camp Hill. In lieu of flowers donations to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church would be appreciated.
