Samuel J. Capicotto, Jr.

Samuel J. Capicotto, Jr. 84, our biggest inspiration, of Butler was called home to Lord September 26, 2017 from Butler Memorial Hospital.

Born October 1, 1932 in Butler, he was a son of the late Samuel Capicotto, Sr. and Mary Fratto Capicotto.

He retired from Butler Armco Melt Shop in 1991 following 40 years service. He was a co-founder, along with his wife Gloria, of Capco Paper Company and Capicotto Concessions where he especially enjoyed his stand at Lernerville Speedway.

He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, where he served as an usher. He was also a former member of Syria Shriners Showmans Association, the William Miller Lodge #769 F and A.M. and the Butler Shrine Caravan # 14. He was a member of the Butler Elks #170.

Surviving is his wife, Gloria J. Reinhold Capicotto, whom he married October 25, 1952.

4 daughters: Susan J. (James) Frawley, Denise Slagel, Darlene (Richard) Trimbur and Maria (James) Marburger. All of Butler.

6 grandchildren:Chad Ruggles, Megan Bosko, Tyler Trimbur, Cory Timbur, Jessica and Ashley Ikenberg and a great granddaughter, Harper Grace.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Michael J. Capicotto and 2 sisters.

Friends will be received at the Geibel Funeral Home, 201 East Cunningham St. from 2-4 and 7-9 pm Friday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 11:00 am Saturday from St. Michael Roman Catholic Church, 432 Center Ave. Butler, PA 16001. Rev. Harry Bielewicz, Pastor, to officiate. Interment will follow at St. Michael Cemetery.

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