James William Cappy's Obituary
JJames William Cappy passed away on Tuesday July 16, 2024 in Covington, LA. He was born on November 15, 1953 in Bellerose, NY to the late Raymond Cappy and Margaret Cosgrove Cappy.
Jimmy was the devoted husband of Patty Mahoney Cappy for 45 years. He was the proud father of Brian Cappy, husband of Aimee Cappy. Jimmy was the beloved grandfather of Brenden, Madison, Abigail, and Emma Cappy. He was the brother of Raymond (Diane) Cappy, Christene (John) Duesk, Peggy (Rich) Rose, Kathy (Tony) Grego, and Paul (Sally) Cappy. He was also the loving brother-in-law to Kathleen (Dianna) Mahoney, Maryellen (Mike) Shanahan, Teresa (Brian) Petterson and caring uncle to 17 nieces and nephews.
Jimmy lived a life of helping others. A patient and gentle man that began his career of service as a volunteer fireman with the Bellerose Fire Department. Next, he served as a young EMS driver in Nassau County, NY. Then as a Roanoke County Police officer he served honorably. During this period he also served in the United States Coast Guard Reserves. He then moved into the railroad industry working for Norfolk and Southern Railway for over 20 years. He loved the outdoors and was an exceptional bartender that will be sorely missed. Jimmy’s love of family was his greatest passion. We love you.
Relatives and friends are invited to the memorial service at St. Joseph’s Abbey, 75376 River Road, Saint Benedict, LA 70457 on Monday July 22, 2024 at 1:30 PM. If you wish to honor his life with a gift, please consider donating to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10306, (718) 987-1931, https://t2t.org/ (email: [email protected]) in lieu of flowers.
Please share memories and condolences on E. J. Fielding Funeral Home website at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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