1945
Thomas
2013
Thomas Caporale
February 12, 1945 — April 10, 2013
Funeral services for Thomas Bruce Caporale will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 10:30 AM at St Theodore Catholic Church in Albert Lea. Reverend Timothy Reker and Deacon Mike Ellis will officiate. Visitation one hour prior to the service at church.
Thomas Caporale died on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at Thorne Crest Retirement Center. He was 68 years old.
Thomas was born on February 12, 1945 in Brooklyn, NY. The son of Anthony and Lydia (Deubert) Caporale, he graduated from high school in New York and obtained a two year degree in Connecticut. On February 21, 1986 he was united in marriage to Patti Hossan in Middletown, Connecticut. Together with their daughter Annmarie they moved to Twin Lakes in 1995 where they were members of the St James Parrish.
Thomas was the owner of Precision Inspection in Connecticut, and worked for Lou Rich for 8 years after moving to Minnesota. He had a hobby farm in Twin Lakes, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed making furniture, gardening, cars, trains, and was an avid reader.
He is survived by his wife, Patti Caporale of Twin Lakes; daughters, Annmarie Caporale of Albert Lea, MN, Brooke Petersen of Florida, and Kelly Herman of Florida, 3 grand children; brother, David Caporale of Long Island, NY; sister, Connie (Alan) Andeen of Higganum, CT; nieces and nephews; mother-in-law; Marylen Hossan of Southington, CT; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Hossan of Houston, TX, Mary Ellen (David) Michaud and family of New Britain, CT, and Kathleen (Eric) Newhard and family of Wallingford, CT; and special friends Ron (Sarah) Chapman of Vermont.
Thomas is preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Lydia; and sister, Eljay Brooks.
Thomas Caporale died on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at Thorne Crest Retirement Center. He was 68 years old.
Thomas was born on February 12, 1945 in Brooklyn, NY. The son of Anthony and Lydia (Deubert) Caporale, he graduated from high school in New York and obtained a two year degree in Connecticut. On February 21, 1986 he was united in marriage to Patti Hossan in Middletown, Connecticut. Together with their daughter Annmarie they moved to Twin Lakes in 1995 where they were members of the St James Parrish.
Thomas was the owner of Precision Inspection in Connecticut, and worked for Lou Rich for 8 years after moving to Minnesota. He had a hobby farm in Twin Lakes, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed making furniture, gardening, cars, trains, and was an avid reader.
He is survived by his wife, Patti Caporale of Twin Lakes; daughters, Annmarie Caporale of Albert Lea, MN, Brooke Petersen of Florida, and Kelly Herman of Florida, 3 grand children; brother, David Caporale of Long Island, NY; sister, Connie (Alan) Andeen of Higganum, CT; nieces and nephews; mother-in-law; Marylen Hossan of Southington, CT; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Hossan of Houston, TX, Mary Ellen (David) Michaud and family of New Britain, CT, and Kathleen (Eric) Newhard and family of Wallingford, CT; and special friends Ron (Sarah) Chapman of Vermont.
Thomas is preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Lydia; and sister, Eljay Brooks.
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