U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War
Published March 26, 2020
NORTH READING — Robert R. Capillo, 89, of North Reading and formerly of East Boston, died Friday, March 20, 2020 at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington.
Born in Boston on May 20, 1930, he was the son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Bandini) Capillo. Bob was a graduate of East Boston High School, Class of 1947, and he received his degree in Mechanical Engineering from Lowell Tech in 1962.
A U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War, he was a Staff Sergeant and served from 1951 to 1955.
Bob was a self-employed general contractor for many years. Bob was a resident of North Reading for 64 years and an active member of St. Theresa’s Church. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and served as a Past Grand Knight and a former District Deputy.
Bob was known for his kindness, humor, laugh and personality. He always had a smile on his face and he was a very faithful Catholic. Bob especially loved to sing and perform. He was an avid golfer, and he enjoyed boating, fishing, winters in Florida and spending time with his family.
Family members include his loving wife of 67 years, Shirley (McArdle) Capillo; his son, Michael Capillo and his wife Donna; his daughters, Maureen Turner and her husband Jeff, Eileen Perron and her husband Roddy, Julie Bornstein and her husband David, and the late Roberta Entwistle. His is also survived by his grandchildren, Crystal Richardson and her husband Michael, Joseph Entwistle, Anthony and Ashley Capillo, Rebecca and Jillian Turner, William and Rachel Bornstein, and Colton and Rudy Perron; and his great-grandchildren, Claire and Andrew Richardson. He was the brother of the late John Doto, Margaret Strangie and Dot Marotta.
Funeral services will be private due to the concerns of the current situation with the Coronavirus. A funeral Mass and Celebration of Life for Bob will be planned at a later date. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. To leave an online condolence, please visit: www.croswellfuneralhome.com.
