Rose M. Capato, age 92, of Nescopeck passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Philadelphia on March 22, 1932, she was the last living child born to the late Carlo and Maria Ciabattoni. She was a graduate of Southern High School, Philadelphia, class of 1949.
In her younger years, she worked at Sterns Department Store where she met the love of her life, John T. Capato. They were married on October 23, 1954, and began their adventure together. Rose was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who worked hard to provide a loving home for her family.
She was a member of St. Mary’s, Immaculate Conception Church, Berwick. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting. Family was the center of her focus, and she loved hosting and attending family gatherings.
In addition to her husband of 71 years, John, she will be greatly missed by her children, Grace Capato, Mt Laurel, NJ; Thomas Capato and wife Pam, Estelle Manor, NJ; Carlo Capato and wife Kathy, Narvon, PA; Maria Capato, Philadelphia, PA; grandchildren: Dan and wife Sarah, Chris and wife Danielle, Kate and husband Pawel, Maria and husband Sam, Jon and Julie and husband Winston; great grandchildren: Tenley, Khloe, Lucas, Paisley, Tessa Rose, Emmy, Ida Rose, Luke John, and Peter. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Louis, John, Nick, and Fred Ciabattoni.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception Church, Berwick on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Family will receive friends from 10:00 until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception Church, 1730 Fowler Ave, Berwick, PA 18603.
Online messages of comfort for her family may be sent to condolences@HellerFuneralHomeLLC.com.