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08/24/2020 12:00 AM


Guilford

Felicia (Capezzone) Oppelt, lifelong resident of Guilford, passed away at Apple Rehab in Old Saybrook Aug 20. She was the beloved wife of William F. Oppelt. Felicia was born in Guilford on April 6, 1923, daughter of the late Lebro and Josephine (Aramini) Capezzone.

She was the beloved sister of Thomas V. Capezzone of Guilford, Julio Capezzone of Guilford, Alice Beeny of Guilford, and Dolores (Chickie) Rusconi of Guilford. She is also survived by a loving extended family of nieces and nephews, her good friend Sandy Marra, and her cats. She was predeceased by three brothers, Angelo Capezzone, Leo Capezzone, and Celestino (Romie) Capezzone; and four sisters, Josephine Coppola, and Rose, Lucy, and Patrina Capezzone,

Before retirement Felicia worked at Flexible Tubing and Kenyon Marine. She always enjoyed family gatherings and her casino trips, along with cooking and baking; Sundays were always baking days.

COVID-19 guidelines must be followed—social distancing and face masks must be worn.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 11 a.m. in St. George Church, 33 Whitfield St., Guilford. Burial will follow Mass in St. George Cemetery, Guilford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be to St. George Church, 33 Whitfield St., Guilford, CT 06437. To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com.