Donato Cappuccitti

1930 - 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donato Cappuccitti on December 9, 2024 at Lakeridge Hospital in Oshawa, in his 94th year. Predeceased by his parents Luigi and Restituta, and siblings Giuseppe, Armando, Vincenzo and Francesca. Loving husband of Maria. Adored father of Anna Maria (Michael), Luigi (Diane) and Angela (Darren). Devoted Nonno to Ryan, Adam (Jessica), Marc, Matthew (Shannon), Jadie (Kevin), Samantha, Courtney and Amber. Proud Great Nonno to Braedan, Carter, Mila, Kylie, Vinny, Marco, Matteo and twins, Maddox and Milanna.

Born in Sora Italy and at the age of 25 years he immigrated to Canada with his wife Maria. He is a retired Master Supervisor from Sklar Pepplar Furniture Company. He is a longstanding member of the Oshawa Italian Club. He enjoyed playing bocce, cards, fishing, watching soccer and hockey and his outstanding vegetable garden. He will be fondly remembered for his passion for homemade food and Dad’s wine, his smile, and for spending as much time as he could with family and friends and step grandchildren and their families, Nicholas (Alykzandrea) and baby Dimitri, Stephanie (Joshua); Tanya, Reese, Olivia and Candace. He will be greatly missed by his nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at the Oshawa Funeral Home, 847 King Street West, Oshawa on Thursday December 12 from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary of the People Parish, 570 Marion Avenue, Oshawa on Friday December 13 at 10:30 a.m. followed by entombment at Resurrection Cemetery in Whitby.

Memorial donations to the SickKids Foundation would be appreciated by the family.