Richard Edward Capozzi Sr.

RICHARD EDWARD CAPOZZI, SR. Doctor of Dental Surgery Dr. Richard Edward Capozzi Sr, 80, a resident of Milford, Connecticut, Stuart Florida and formerly of Watertown, Connecticut passed away on Saturday, Nov. 8 2008 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the loving husband of 57 years to Julie (Puzzo) Capozzi. Dr. Capozzi was born on May 31, 1928 in Waterbury, Connecticut. He was the son of the late Ardelio and Catherine (Masserelli) Capozzi. He attended Mount St. Mary's College in Emmitsburg, Maryland and graduated with a B.S. degree in 1950. He also attended the University of Connecticut graduate school where he received his teaching degree in the field of Science. He was a chemist at U.S. Chemical Company in Naugatuck, CT. He received his Dental Degree from Georgetown University School of Dentistry in 1957. Upon graduation, he entered the U.S. Army Dental Corps., serving as Captain at DeWitt Army Hospital at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Dr. Capozzi practiced General Dentistry in Watertown, CT for 35 years before retiring to Florida. Dr. Richard Capozzi was a member of the American Dental Association, Connecticut State Dental Association, The Dental Society of Greater Waterbury, The Pierre Fauchard Academy, Waterbury and St. Mary's Hospital Staff, Connecticut State Dental Association Health Care Plan- Incorporator and Director, and the Finance Committee of the Dental Society of Greater Waterbury. He served as a delegate of the Connecticut State Dental Association and was a former member of the Knights of Columbus, Watertown Foundation, Waterbury Country Club, Watertown Art League and Lions International. In addition to his wife, Julie, he will be sadly missed by his two sons, Dr. Richard E. Capozzi, Jr. and his wife Marianne of Milford, Steven Capozzi and his wife Tina of Milford; and his daughter Lisa Marie Lombard and her husband, John, of Watertown; and four grandchildren that were his true joy, John Michael Lombard, Sarah Marie Lombard, Samantha Capozzi and Jaime Capozzi. He is also survived by his four brothers Raymond, Ardelio, Earl and Donald Capozzi. Arrangements: Mass of Christian burial with cremations present will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2008, at 11:00 A.M. at St. John The Evangelist Church in Watertown. Entombment of cremations will be held at the convenience of the family. Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home, 430 Chase Parkway Waterbury, CT, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Yale New Haven Hospital, Development Office/Smilow Cancer Hospital, P.O. Box 1849, New Haven, CT. 06508 For More Info and On-line Condolences, Visit www.chaseparkwaymemorial. com