Marie Capra Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Obituary - Marie Capra Marie Capra, (DeFazio, Pugliese, Capra) 94, of Utica NY, transitioned to heaven on January 7, 2021 at home with her children, in Freehold NJ. She was born in Utica NY, the daughter of Guiseppe and Grazia (Domanico) De fazio. Raised and educated locally, she was a long time resident of utica before settling in NJ in recent years. She was familiar with the New Jersey area as she lived close to Red Bank, NJ where many of her ancestors immigrated to from Italy! Known as "Mrytle" to her loved ones, she was a walking ray of sunshine and a bundle of love and generosity. She smiled through all of life and helped all in need. She Continued to laugh, sing and smile with her loved ones as she eased into heaven. She was a mother of 7 a grandmother of 11 fitting as she loved her gambling,,,casino and bingo games! Mrytle owned several businesses including a licensed beautician Beauty salon - Maria's Hair, A jewelry store owner- "utica gold and silver", Finishing school, and a Bingo bus coordinator- "the lust bus" bingo bound all around! To all who knew her a true fountain of knowledge and beyond her years in all her adventures. She helped anyone in need of help and contributed so much to all of society. She was a devout Catholic who practiced smiles and love to anyone who crossed her path. She spent hours at St. Anthony's church in east Utica NY, there in the rectory helping Bertha Tartaglia, Msgr. Carl J. Denti, and now Deacon Bill all coordinate and raise money for the church. She was most proud of her Italian heritage and traditions and her large close family with their many accomplishments. Above all, Mrytle was a loving catholic, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and great grandmother of 15. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. But her memory will live on through all who knew her and her spirit will never leave. She truly filled any room she entered and she could make everyone smile and laugh, oh could she make us laugh! Predeceased by her husbands Stephen "Chick" Pugliese and Joseph "Chick" Capra, her son Joseph Pugliese, and her son-in-law Carlos Sabator, Her brother Carl DeFazio, Sister Pat and Carmelo Durse, Sister Angie and Tony Mattia, She is survived by her Sister Jessie Defazio Rocco Lechevet and her husband Ray, Sister-in-law Flora DeFazio, her children, Francis "Corky" and Nita Pugliese, Donna Colangelo, James "Chipper" and Donna Pugliese, Dino and Frankie Capra, and Mr. Vincent and Gracie Capra Spitaletto, Special loved ones Mr. John and Stephanie Pugliese Yagan and her "Little" Lucy Almond Spina. Her extended family includes many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and all her Bingo friends and customers. Grandchildren - Renee and her husband Brad Rosenstein, Marie and her husband Vinny Perotta, Joya Spina and Chris Riddle, Jenna and Alicia Pugliese, Nicholas and Nicole Colangelo, Jimmy, Joey and Josie, Mikel Pugliese, Vincent Capra Spitaletto 7 children, 11 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. A celebration of her life will be held July 4th 2021 (save the date) - All details to follow. A Mass of Catholic blessing will be offered (date and time to follow) Please check on this site for updates https://www.yourstoryforever.biz/ You may send donations in Marie's name to Shriner's Hospital for Children in the link below: https://donate.lovetotherescue.org/give/119312/#!/donation/checkout?utm_source=shcmainandutm_medium=referralandutm_content=donatebuttonandutm_campaign=shcandc_src=shcandc_src2=main-footer

Marie Capra

June 27, 1926 - January 7, 2021