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