Gerald John Caputo, 76, of Oregon, Ohio passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2013 surrounded by his loving family and canine companion, Trini. Jerry was born on June 5, 1936 to Biagio Caputo and Lucia DeMaria in Ravenna, Ohio. He attended Waite High School and served in the U.S. Marines, during the Korean War.
Jerry was a conductor and yardmaster for CSX Railroad for 35 years. He attended Mayfair Plymouth Congregational Christian Church. He loved traveling to the Carolinas, New England and Florida. His greatest love was being surrounded by his children and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Stepmother, Rose (Arrigo) Caputo; brother, Ben Caputo Jr., son Gerald Caputo Jr.; sister, Carol Jean Heiges; first wife, Janet Barber. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Karen, sons, Michael (Laurie) Caputo, Scott (Angela) Giffin; grandsons, Tony (Rachel) Caputo, Markus Caputo, Scott and Aaron Giffin, great-grandsons, Preston and Konnor; sister, Dianne Mallory of Lodi, CA., Nick Caputo of Banning, CA., Joe (Paulla) of W. Covina, CA., John (Joanne) of Spokane, WA.; sister-in-law, Carol Caputo of Toledo, OH.; special aunt, Margy Emmick of Toledo and uncle, Danny Caputo of Florida. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends and family may visit the Freck Funeral Chapel 1155 S. Wynn Rd in Oregon, OH on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 from 2-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Dave Claassen of Mayfair Plymouth CCC. Burial will follow in Lake Twp. Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider Hospice of N.W. Ohio or Mayfair Plymouth CCC Building Fund.
As you hold me close in memory,
even though we are apart,
my spirit will live on,
there within your heart…
When you lean on trusted friends
and their caring hugs enfold you,
within their loving arms,
I’ll be there to hold you…
And beyond the far horizon
when we’ll finally be together,
where love will be eternal
and life will last forever…
I am with you always
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Jerry was a conductor and yardmaster for CSX Railroad for 35 years. He attended Mayfair Plymouth Congregational Christian Church. He loved traveling to the Carolinas, New England and Florida. His greatest love was being surrounded by his children and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Stepmother, Rose (Arrigo) Caputo; brother, Ben Caputo Jr., son Gerald Caputo Jr.; sister, Carol Jean Heiges; first wife, Janet Barber. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Karen, sons, Michael (Laurie) Caputo, Scott (Angela) Giffin; grandsons, Tony (Rachel) Caputo, Markus Caputo, Scott and Aaron Giffin, great-grandsons, Preston and Konnor; sister, Dianne Mallory of Lodi, CA., Nick Caputo of Banning, CA., Joe (Paulla) of W. Covina, CA., John (Joanne) of Spokane, WA.; sister-in-law, Carol Caputo of Toledo, OH.; special aunt, Margy Emmick of Toledo and uncle, Danny Caputo of Florida. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends and family may visit the Freck Funeral Chapel 1155 S. Wynn Rd in Oregon, OH on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 from 2-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Dave Claassen of Mayfair Plymouth CCC. Burial will follow in Lake Twp. Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider Hospice of N.W. Ohio or Mayfair Plymouth CCC Building Fund.
As you hold me close in memory,
even though we are apart,
my spirit will live on,
there within your heart…
When you lean on trusted friends
and their caring hugs enfold you,
within their loving arms,
I’ll be there to hold you…
And beyond the far horizon
when we’ll finally be together,
where love will be eternal
and life will last forever…
I am with you always