Russell Alfred Caprara, 74, of Montgomery, AL, passed away to his heavenly home on November 21, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents Louis Joseph Caprara and Vesta Blackmon Caprara. He will be so dearly missed by his wife, Brenda Caprara; two sons, Keith Caprara, and Kevin Caprara (Danyell); two daughters, Kelly Caprara, and Shannon Baker (Jeff); seven grandchildren, Trevor Caprara, Ethan Caprara, Emma Haase, Shyann Shipp, Madilyn Taff, Lauren Taff, and LillianTaff, as well as his siblings; Shirley Caprara Creel (Ron), Harry Caprara (Jo Ann), and Jimmy Caprara (Sharon).
Russell was born on August 15,1946 in Pine Grove, Bay Minette, AL, to Louis and Vesta Caprara. He grew up in Bay Minette, Baldwin County and was a resident there much of his life. He moved to Montgomery, AL in 2002, where he resided until his death. His life experiences include the joy of the birth of his three children. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1966 to serve his country. After his tour of duty, he received an honorable discharge with the rank of Sergeant. He was employed by the General Electric Company in Baldwin County for 29 years working as an appliance service technician. After moving to Montgomery, Russell was employed by Alabama Power Company for 12 years, also as an appliance service technician.
Russell enjoyed and loved his family and friends, a dedicated and loving husband and Dad. He always had a smile for everyone, saw the best in people and never assumed the worst. He was an outdoorsman; loved fishing, boating, hunting. On occasion he would put on his chef hat and cook one of his delicious favorite specialties.
Russell had secure faith in Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed!
A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the chapel of White Chapel-Greenwood Funeral Home on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 12:30pm.
If you so desire, as an expression of sympathy, please donate to the American Lung Association of Alabama.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WhiteChapel-GreenwoodFH.com for the Caprara family.
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