John Joseph Capretto
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1 Sep 1926
Christening:
Death: 4 Feb 2017
Burial: 9 Feb 2017 - Metairie Cemetery, Metairie, Jefferson, Louisiana, USA
Cause of Death:
Parents
Father: John Capretto
Mother: Raphaela Prestia
Spouses and Children
1. *Eleanor Marie Black
Marriage: Nov 1954 - St. Anthony's Church, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Children:
1. Robert Paul Capretto
Notes
General:
John Joseph Capretto
September 1, 1926 - February 4, 2017 Obituary
John Joseph Capretto died peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the age of 90. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Raphaela (Prestia) Capretto, and son, Robert. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 62 years, Eleanore Black Capretto, his children, John M. Capretto (Rose), David Capretto (Lynne), Carol Billon (Jimmy), Linda DePascual (Manuel), Gina Hartdegen (Jason) and Mark Capretto; his grandchildren, Christopher Capretto (Elizabeth), Daniel Capretto (Peyton), Jeffrey Billon, Danielle Billon Prendergast (Dan), Andrew Billon, Sean Hillis (Casey), Alexander DePascual, Gabriella DePascual, Lauren Hartdegen Crain (Stephen), Allison Hartdegen, Emily Hartdegen, and his great grandchildren, Jacob Capretto, Emma Prendergast, Charlie Elizabeth Hillis, Nora and Gus Crain.
John attended Holy Cross High School and then entered the U.S. Navy in 1943. He proudly served his country in both the U.S. Navy and Merchant Marines during World War II. He was an active member of the V.F.W. Post 6640. John worked as a shipping clerk for 40 years in the New Orleans Clerks and Checkers Local #1497. He volunteered at the World War II Museum since it opened its doors and loved talking with the visitors about his experiences piloting the Higgins landing craft during the war. John enjoyed many trips and activities with the Jolly Jacks Social Club and was particularly known for his love of a good card game. He was a lifelong resident of New Orleans and Metairie and was a parishioner of St. Clement of Rome.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend John's funeral mass at 12:00 pm on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home. Interment to follow in Metairie Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10am until 12pm. The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.