Jerome “Jerry” Anthony Capri passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 19, 2022, surrounded by family.
He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. His two passions in life were family and food, respectively. He was a family man who always made sure his loved ones knew how much he cared for them.
Jerry was born on December 15, 1935, to Rose and Pasquale Capri in Manhattan and he married Marion Hughes in 1957. They had four children together: Michael, Kevin, Dina and Jerome. He is survived by his four children and his brother Francis; as well as his five grandchildren: Alexandria, Joseph, Julianne, Heather and Anthony; and his four great grandchildren: Isabella, Giovanni, Carter and Penelope.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in honor of Jerry to the Suncoast Hospice Foundation. You can send a donation via check or card.
Suncoast Hospice Foundation
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Clearwater, FL 33760
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Thoughts From Jerry’s Family & Friends
We are so sorry to hear about Uncle Jerry’s passing and have been fondly remembering so many happy moments when he was around. He brought fun and laughter with him when he entered a room and was one of the few men who could charm the Hughes gals, having them all giggling like young schoolgirls. He also was the uncle who introduced Rob to what it was like to experience a good baseball game! I will always remember how he made me feel so welcome into the family when I first married Rob and visited upstate New York….and boy could he make a mean spaghetti! He introduced me to REAL mozzarella and laughed good-naturedly when my southern twang couldn’t quite say ‘mozzarella” in true Italian fashion!! His warmth and smile will never be forgotten!!!
With Love and Light,
Kim and Rob Kompel
Jerry was a good man – responsible, caring and loving in every way as a son, brother, husband, son-n-law, father and grandfather, Uncle, brother-in-law and friend, all roles I have seen him in over the many, many years I knew him from the time he met my sister in high school until his passing. I am especially grateful for the loving care and support he gave my sister and mother over the many years he was part of our family and the support he gave me when my husband, John, was in Sloan Kettering hospital and passed. He had a terrific sense of humor which made for many good memories of times together and helped us through the not so good ones. He was very sociable and always up for a good time whether it was eating out, taking a trip together, or seeing a show. I especially remember our trip to Las Vegas and our New Year’s Eve celebration he and Marion had in Montauk with John and me. I will miss him and our chats together but he will remain in my heart and I am sure he is at peace with Marion and other loved ones. He will always be a part of our lives.
Edna Steck, Jerry’s sister -in-law.
I feel very blessed to have had Jerry as a father-in-law. He was kind and welcoming, and he made me feel like a real part of the family. I’ll always remember him smiling, because that was his default expression. He cared deeply for his family and friends, and we will miss him terribly. We can take comfort knowing he is with Marion, though, watching over us, smiling all the while.
Lisa Capri
Such a great companion in life. Family always came first. He cared about and loved deeply for his family and friends. They cared and loved him the same. I rejoice in having been one of his sons, but I know somehow my life will never be quite the same.
Kevin Capri
He was a kind man who loved to laugh! Great chef!
Toni Musicaro
Jerry was such a kind, happy and loving man! Always greeted me with a “Hey Kiddo.” He loved my Mom and made her very happy, for that I am eternally grateful! He will always be in my heart, and I am thankful and lucky enough to have been part of this fine man’s life!
Michelle Hallamek
Pops, he was the man. Though he couldn’t hear, he always listened. Pops, always in our hearts.
Joseph Caulfield
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Bonnie Steinberg
February 22, 2022, 2:37 am
I met Jerry in 2018 when we attended grief group counseling through Hospice after our spouses passed away. Several of us continued our friendship and we became a “Hospice Family” meeting for breakfast once a week until the pandemic hit. Jerry didn’t miss a week unless he had an appointment which was rare. One “family” member said, “we started as acquaintances, then became friends, then a family.” Jerry was a major part of that. We all looked forward to his smile and his bear hugs. I always loved listening to his stories especially about his life in New York. Such a wonderful man who will be greatly missed by our “family”. RIP Jerry.
Carolyn
February 23, 2022, 3:38 am
I met Jerry and Marion at our residence, Deer Hollow, when my partner, Ed, and I went to the club house. We became good friends and enjoyed card games and eating out together. Ed passed 5 years ago and I moved 4 years ago sometime after Marion passed. We missed them and now Jerry has gone to be with her again. We were good buddies. I’ll always remember them and their family that made us feel welcome. God bless all of them. Love, Carolyn
Roz Diez
February 24, 2022, 9:12 pm
Jerome sr was a very gentle respectable man he loved and took care of his wife till the end of her life he also loved his children grand children and beautiful great grand children who all loved him very much he will be missed by friends and family may he rest in peace.
Heidi Lind
February 24, 2022, 11:33 pm
Uncle Jerry’s light-hearted manner and joking nature will always live in my heart and memory. I will always remember feeling such great relief (as a young child) when we would see his smiling face in the crowd (every summer) when he picked us up at either the train or bus station in NYC for our summer vacations. I knew we were safe then! We will continue to sing Happy Birthday to him on Dec. 15th when we are singing for Enya & Savina on their shared day. There were lots of lessons he taught us but the biggest one for me was at a time of great somberness- He was joking and laughing and he told me, “Heidi, its ok to laugh. That’s how we get through things like this.”
We will miss him and will cherish our memories.