General Notes: According to Roger E. Carroll's death certificate, issued August 27, 1917. Dr. D. G. Chadbourne, M.D. noted the cause of death as "Fracture of hip, Fall on floor in home" with old age a contributing factor. His address is listed as 916 Willis Ave. (Syracuse, NY), Ward 9. He had resided at his place of death for 35 years, was retired, and had lived in the State of New York for 60 years. The information in the certificate was provided by Roger Carroll of Syracuse, NY.
His date of birth is given as November 12, the year not provided. Age at death is provided as 67 years, 9 months, 12 days, which would put his year of birth at 1849, which conflicts with the birth date estimated from the 1880 Onondaga County, Geddes Village census information. His census entry listed that he was born in Ireland, but the death record of his daughter, Mary Agnes, indicates he was born in Syracuse (information on her record provided by Edward Capels).
If it's accurate that he had been in the state for 60 years, then he might have been 7 or 8 years old when his family emigrated to the U.S.
Obituary for Roger E. CARROLL, died August 24, 1917 Roger E. Carroll, a resident of the West End for many years, died Friday at his home, No. 916 Willis avenue. He had been ill some time. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Catherine Carroll; two daughters, Mrs. Loren Caples and Josephine Carroll, and four sons, John of Taunton, Mass.; Michael of West Monroe, Roger and Daniel Carroll. The funeral will be held from the home at 9:45 o'clock this morning and half an hour later in St. Patrick's Church. Burial will be in St. Agnes's Cemetery. [Source: Syracuse Post Standard, Monday, August 27, 1917]
The survivors' names in his obituary do not completely connect with names listed in the following 1880 Geddes Village census index information:
Rhoger, 44
Catharine, 41
Edward, 20
Rhoger, 17
Mary, 15
Thomas, 11
Johanna, 9
Daniel, 6
Possible explanation is that this census information is for a different Roger Carroll family; another explanation is that, like most people in the Capels line, it seems, folks went by names other than their given names.
Roger married Catherine RYAN, daughter of John RYAN and Mary EGAN. Catherine was born on July 12, 1840 in Thurles, Ireland, County Tipperary 1 4, died on June 3, 1923 in Syracuse, NY, at age 82, and was buried on June 6, 1923 in St. Agnes' Cemetery, Dewitt, N.Y.
General Notes: Obituary for Catherine Carroll, died June 3, 1923: Mrs. Catherine Carroll, 85, No. 1008 Avery avenue, one of the oldest residents of the west end, died yesterday at her home. She was the widow of Roger C. Carroll and lived in this city nearly all her life. Surviving are three sons, John Carroll of Taunton, Mass.; Roger and Daniel Carroll; two daughters, Mrs. Loren Chaples [sic] and Miss Johanna Carroll; a sister, Mrs. Patrick Carroll; 18 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren, all of this city. Funeral services will be held at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning at the home and a half hour later in St. Patrick's church. Burial will be in St. Agnes' cemetery. [Source: Syracuse, NY Post Standard, June 4, 1923]
Dr. D. F. Mathews of Solvay, N.Y. noted on Catherine Carroll's death certificate that the cause of death was "Senile debility" with Aento Indegestion a contributing factor. There was no autopsy. Her address is listed as 1008 Avery Ave. (Syracuse), Ward 9. The document indicates she was retired, and a resident of the city and the U.S. for 60 years. If it's accurate that she had been in the country and city for 60 years, then she would have been about 22 years old (1862) when she emigrated to the U.S. The information in the certificate was provided by her son, Roger Carroll.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 2 M i. Edward CARROLL was born about 1860 1 and died on an unknown date, about age 0. (Father:Natural, Mother:Natural)
Edward married (name unknown).
3 M ii. Roger CARROLL was born about 1863 1 and died on an unknown date, about age 0. (Father:Natural, Mother:Natural)
General Notes: The 1929 Syracuse Directory lists Roger F. Carroll, a painter, living at 1008 Avery Avenue with Daniel and Joanna. An entry in the 1931 Syracuse Directory notes that Roger F. Carroll died Dec. 5, 1929 at age 60.
+ 4 F iii. Mary Agnes CARROLL 5 was born on November 10, 1864 in Syracuse, NY 1 died on January 10, 1935 in Syracuse, NY, at age 70, and was buried on January 14, 1935 in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt, NY, Lot 77, Section 2, Grave 2 6. (Father:Natural, Mother:Natural)
Mary married Loren John CAPELS (b. March 11, 1862, d. January 21, 1929) in 1882.
5 M iv. Thomas CARROLL was born about 1869 1 and died on an unknown date, about age 0. (Father:Natural, Mother:Natural)
6 F v. Johanna CARROLL was born about 1871 1 and died on an unknown date, about age 0. (Father:Natural, Mother:Natural)
General Notes: Johanna Carroll, remembered as Aunt Jo by Janie Tremont, and her brother Daniel lived at 1008 Avery Avenue. Jo was active in local politics. Her brother Daniel was remembered as a bit of curmudgeon. Kate Spies also remembered [May 4, 2002] Aunt Jo as a politician and that she lived in the house her parents gave her after they inherited it from an old couple that they cared for.
7 M vi. Daniel CARROLL was born about 1874 1 and died on an unknown date, about age 0. (Father:Natural, Mother:Natural)
General Notes: The 1929 and 1931 Syracuse Directories list Daniel Carroll, a cement worker, living at 1008 Avery Avenue. Joanna is also listed as a resident.
8 M vii. John CARROLL died on an unknown date. (Father:Natural, Mother:Natural)
+ 9 M viii. Michael E. CARROLL was born in 1868 7 died in 1920, at age 52 7, and was buried on an unknown date in West Monroe Cemetery, Oswego, New York 7. (Father:Natural, Mother:Natural)
Michael married Fannie A. 7 (b. 1880, d. 1957).
Edward married (name unknown).
Children from this marriage were:
10 F i. Blanche CARROLL died on an unknown date. (Father:Natural, Mother:Natural)
11 M ii. Edward CARROLL died on an unknown date. (Father:Natural, Mother:Natural)4. Mary Agnes CARROLL 5 (Roger E.1) was born on November 10, 1864 in Syracuse, NY 1 died on January 10, 1935 in Syracuse, NY, at age 70, and was buried on January 14, 1935 in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt, NY, Lot 77, Section 2, Grave 2 6.
General Notes: Mary Agnes Capels, known as Mamie, is remembered as a strong, hardworking woman. Kate (Capels) Spies remembers that, as children, she and her brother, Jim, were required to stay in the sitting room at 1010 Avery Avenue while her mother, Elizabeth (Findlay), visited with Mamie. The first time she ever saw the living room of the house was at her grandmother Mamie's funeral, where she was laid out. Kate also remembered that Mamie kept a big garden in the backyard where much of the family's food was grown, including chickens. There was a summer kitchen at the rear of the house where she did her canning. Unusual for houses at that time, it had two bathrooms. Mary Capels gave birth to twelve children in the house at 1010 Avery Avenue. Janie (Capels) Tremont remembers that Mary's midwife, Mrs. O'Brien, lived across the street at 1011 Avery Ave.
Obituary for Mary Agnes (Carroll) Capels, died January 10, 1935 Mary A. Capels died Thursday at home, 1010 Avery Avenue. Surviving are 8 sons; 2 daughters, a brother Daniel and sister Johanna Carroll. Services will take place at the home 9:00 Monday morning and in St. Brigid's Church at 9:30 o'clock. [Source: Syracuse Post Standard, January 12, 1935]
According to Mary A. Capels' death certificate, issued January 12, 1935, from the Onondaga County Dept. of Health, the cause of death was a Cerebral Hemorrhage, with Diabetes Mellitis a contributing factor. The cerebral hemorrhage, which may have been equivalent to a stroke, occurred 10 days before her death, and she suffered from diabetes for 9 years. She died at home. Her trade is listed as Housework. Information in the certificate was provided by Edward Capels.
Kate Spies recalled (January 13, 2002 phone conversation) that the Undertaker Carroll was either a cousin or a brother of her grandmother. She also recalled that there were Carrolls in West Monroe, NY who were some relation to her grandmother. They raised turkeys. Though she would pass through West Monroe to get to Constantia, where she worked one summer doing housework at Rosewood, a camp owned by the owners of Harney's Men's Shop, Kate never knew or met any Carroll relations there.
Mary married Loren John CAPELS, son of Lester CAPELS and Eliza\Elizabeth Ann DOLEY, in 1882. Loren was born on March 11, 1862 in Mallory, New York, died on January 21, 1929 in Syracuse, NY, at age 66 2, and was buried on January 24, 1929 in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt, NY, Lot 77, Section 2, Grave 3 6.
General Notes: 1870 NY census lists 9-year old Loren as LORENZO. Also listed in the household at that time is 30-year old Lorenzo (relationship not yet known). The 1880 census lists 19-year old Loren as a "Cooper", along with 17-year old brother George. At that time, the family was living at #6 Exchange Street. The 1900 census lists 38-year old Loren still a cooper, as well as his 17-year old son Edward, and as owner of the home at 1010 Avery Avenue (with mortgage). According to his death certificate, he was born in Mallory, NY, and lived in Syracuse for 50 years, which suggests he moved into the city some time around 1879. Of his parents, the death certificate lists only Lester Capels as his father; his mother's name and parents' birthplaces are listed as "Can't be learned." He is buried at St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt, NY, Lot 2.
The cause of his death was cancer. Though he died when she was very young, Kate Spies remembers that the cancer was in his jaw and his face was heavily bandaged.
Obituaries for Loren CAPELS, died January 21, 1929 Loren Capels, died last night at his home, 1010 Avery Avenue. He has been a resident of the West End for 50 years. Surviving are his wife Mrs. Mary Capels, two daughters, Mrs. John RIORDAN and Miss Mary Capels; eight sons, Loren, Jr., Edward, Lester, Roger, Carroll, Lawrence, Arthur and William Capels; and a sister, Mrs. Jennie RYDER. Funeral services will take place Thursday morning at 9 o'clock at the home and at 9:30 o'clock at St. Patrick's Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.
CAPELS--In this city Jan. 21, 1929. LOREN CAPELS. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary CAPEL [sic]; two daughters and eight sons, Miss Mary Capels and Mrs. John RIORDAN, Edward, Lester, Roger, Loren, Carroll, Lawrence, Arthur and William Capels; and one sister, Mrs. Jennie RYDER; and 22 grandchildren. Funeral at the family home, 1010 Avery Ave., Thursday at 9 A.M. and at St. Brigid's Church at 9:30 A.M. Friends invited. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. [Source: either Syracuse Herald-Journal or Post Standard, 01/22/1929, notes in brackets and capitalizations added by VC]
Children from this marriage were:
12 M i. Edward H. CAPELS was born on January 23, 1883 in Syracuse, NY 8 died on June 17, 1941 in Syracuse, NY, at age 58 9 10, and was buried on June 20, 1941 in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt, NY, Lot 76, Section 2, Grave 6 6. (Father:Natural, Mother:Natural)
General Notes: The 1900 Census lists him as a "Cooper".
Janie Tremont remembered that he spent a great deal of effort and money trying to locate his brother Lester, who had abandoned his wife and seven children around 1930. He even went so far to hire a private detective. Edward remained a bachelor. He was remembered as a "big" and generous man. Kate Spies recalled [May 4, 2002] that he was so fat, he got a new car every year because he would blow out the springs in the front seat. He would take her and her brother Jimmy for a ride each time he got a new car.
According to his death certificate, he died of pulmonary edema.
Obituaries for Edward H. CAPELS, died June 17, 1941 Deaths: CAPELS. In this city, June 17,1941, Edward H. Capels. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Catherine REARDON and Mrs. Mary SCHUH, seven brothers, Lester, Roger, Loren, Carol [sic], Lawrence, Arthur, and William Capels. Funeral at his home, 1010 Avery Avenue, Friday at 9:30 A.M. and in St. Brigid's Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Burial St. Mary's Cemetery. [Source: Syracuse Herald-Journal, Syracuse, NY, June 18, 1941; notes and capitalizations in brackets added by VC]
Edward H. CAPELS Funeral Services To Be Held Saturday The funeral of Edward H. Capels, employment manager of the Halcomb Plant of the Crucible Steel Company of America, who died Tuesday at his home, 1010 Avery Avenue, will be held Friday. Rites will be at 9 A.M. at the home and a hour later in the St. Brigid's Church, of which he was a communicant. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Mr. Capels had been ill for three months and was forced to retire in April. He was a native and life resident of Syracuse and had been associated with the steel company for 25 years. [Source: Syracuse Herald-Journal, Syracuse, NY, June 18, 1941; notes in brackets added by VC]
13 F ii. Laura B. CAPELS was born on March 11, 1885 8 died on May 1, 1916 in Syracuse, NY, at age 31 11, and was buried on May 3, 1916 in St. Agnes' Cemetery, Dewitt, NY, Lot 76, Section 2, Grave 1 6. (Father:Natural, Mother:Natural)
General Notes: The 1900 Census lists her occupation as "Decorator Pottery" and puts her birth year as March, 1884. Her death record suggests that she suffered for 10 days with a heart ailment and died just short of her 31st birthday. Buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt, NY, Lot 2.
Obituary for Laura B. CAPELS,died May 01, 1916 The funeral of Miss Laura CAPELS, who died yesterday morning, will be held at the family home, No. 1010 Avery avenue, at 9 o'clock to-morrow morning and half an hour later at St. Patricks Church. Members of Branch No. 31, L. C. B. A. [Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association], of which she was member, will attend. Burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery. She was the daughter of Loren and Mary CARROLL Capels and besides her parents is survived by two sisters, Catherine and Mary Capels; nine brothers, Edward, Lester, Roger, Loren, Carroll, Lawrence, Thomas, Arthur and William Capels; and her grandfather Lester Capels. [Source: either Syracuse Herald-Journal or Post Standard, May 2, 1916; notes in brackets and capitalization added by VC]
Follow-up article Many Attend Funeral of Miss Laura B. CAPELS. The Rev. William MOORE celebrated a solemn requiem mass at St. Patricks Church at 9:30 o'clock this morning at the funeral of Miss Laura B. Capels. It was one of the largest ever held in the West End. Services were held at the home, 1010 Avery av., at 9 o'clock. Branch No. 31, L. C. B. A. [Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association], attended in a body. The bearers were Albert BRAUN, Thomas BUTLER, Micheal FOLEY, William MCCORREY, George MEEHAN, and Lawrence BARNES, interment being in St. Agnes. [Source: either Syracuse Herald-Journal or Post Standard, May 3, 1916; notes in brackets and capitalization added by VC]
According to Marie Rose Marie Rose Obert, National Secretary-Treasurer of the Loyal Christian Benefit Association, via e-mail on 06/25/2001, the LCBA was then the Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association. She wrote that there was a Branch 31 in Binghamton, NY and that Branch 30 was and is still in Syracuse. Branch 31 was closed in 1956.
+ 14 M iii. Lester Henry CAPELS was born on December 2, 1887 in Syracuse, NY and died about 1979 in Declared Dead; Whereabouts Remained Unknown After 1928, about age 92. (Father:Natural, Mother:Natural)
Lester married Elizabeth Easton FINDLAY (b. February 25, 1893, d. September 28, 1986) on May 3, 1916 in Toronto, Canada 5.
15 M iv. Roger F. CAPELS was born on January 5, 1889 in Syracuse, NY 12 died on June 11, 1967 in Canandaigua Veterans Administration Hospital, Canandaigau, NY, at age 78 12, and was buried on June 14, 1967 in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt, NY, Lot 77, Section 2, Grave 4 6. (Father:Natural, Mother:Natural)
General Notes: NY PFC US Army WW I; was reportedly gassed and never the same after he got home.
Obituary for Roger F. CAPELS, died June 11, 1967 Roger F. CAPELS, 78, formerly of 1814 W. Genesee St., died yesterday at the Canandaigua Veterans Administration Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Capels was veteran of World War I. He was a millwright at New Process Gear prior to his illness. He was a communicant of St. Brigidi's [sic] & St. Joseph Church. Mr. Capels is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Catherine REARDON and Mrs. Mary SCHUH; three brothers, Lawrence, Arthur, and William Capels, all of Syracuse, and several nieces and nephews. Services will be at at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday at the Harold E. Hoare Funeral Home, 1105 Willis Ave., and at 9 in St. Brigid and St. Joseph Church where a requiem high Mass will be celebrated. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at the funeral home. [Source: either Syracuse Herald-Journal or Post Standard, Syracuse, NY, 6/12/67; notes in brackets and capitalizations added by VC]
+ 16 M v. Loren J. "Butch" CAPELS was born in September 1890 in Syracuse, NY 8 died on May 18, 1952 in Syracuse, NY, at age 62 6, and was buried on May 21, 1952 in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt, NY, Lot 77, Section 2, Grave 8 & 12 6. (Father:Natural, Mother:Natural)
Loren married Winifred Gertrude MAHAR (b. December 13, 1888, d. August 30, 1977).
+ 17 M vi. Carroll Emmet CAPELS was born on October 28, 1892 died on May 10, 1967 in Syracuse, NY, at age 74 6, and was buried on May 12, 1967 in St. Mary's Cemetery, Lot 79, Section 88 6. (Father:Natural, Mother:Natural)
Carroll married Winifred KEENAN (b. October 16, 1892, d. August 25, 1975).
+ 18 M vii. Lawrence Jerome "Quinny" CAPELS was born on January 26, 1896 died on September 11, 1984 in Baldwinsville, NY, at age 88 13, and was buried on an unknown date in St. Mary's Cemetery, Baldwinsville, NY 14. (Father:Natural, Mother:Natural)
Lawrence married Marie McMANUS (b. 1894, d. Unknown).
+ 19 F viii. Catherine J. CAPELS was born on March 11, 1897 died on October 5, 1976 in Oswego, NY, at age 79 15 16, and was buried on an unknown date in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt 16. (Father:Natural, Mother:Natural)
Catherine married John "Jack" REARDON (d. Unknown).
+ 20 F ix. Mary Agnes "Mamie" CAPELS was born on January 14, 1899 in Syracuse, NY died on March 11, 1977 in Syracuse, NY, at age 78 6, and was buried on March 14, 1977 in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt, NY, Lot 92, Section 2, Grave 5 6. (Father:Natural, Mother:Natural)
Mary married Aloysious SCHUH (b. 1891, d. May 17, 1946).
21 M x. Thomas J. CAPELS was born in 1902 died on September 27, 1926 in Walton, NY, at age 24 17 18, and was buried on an unknown date in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt, NY, Lot 77, Section 2, Grave 76. (Father:Natural, Mother:Natural)
General Notes: Obituary for Thomas J. CAPELS, died September 27, 1926 CAPLES [sic]--At Walton, N.Y., September 27, Thomas J. CAPLES [sic]. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Loren CAPLES [sic], two sisters, and eight brothers, Mrs. John RIORDAN, Miss Mary A., Edward, Lester, Roger, Loren, Harold, Lawrence and William CAPLES [sic]. Funeral at the family home, 1010 Avery avenue. Notice of time later. [Source: either the Syracuse Herald-Journal or Post-Standard, September 29, 1926; notes in brackets and some capitalizations added by VC]
It is reported that Tommy was killed while driving a tarvia truck which lost its brakes and rolled down an embankment. His obituary notes the location as Walton, NY, but Aunt Kate recalled her mother having said he died on Camillus Hill in the wintertime. Contact with researchers in the Town of Walton, NY or at the Delaware County Historical Society failed to reveal a newspaper report of the event.
+ 22 M xi. Arthur D. CAPLES was born on May 6, 1904 died on October 13, 1976 in Syracuse, NY, at age 72 13 19, and was buried on an unknown date in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt 19. (Father:Natural, Mother:Natural)
Arthur married Josephine C. SNYDER (b. 1902, d. 1993).
23 M xii. William Andrew CAPELS was born on January 17, 1906 20 died on May 20, 1985 in Community General Hospital, Syracuse, NY, at age 79 21, and was buried on an unknown date in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt, NY. (Father:Natural, Mother:Natural)
General Notes: Applied for his social security card in Dec. 1936 at the age of 30. Residence then was 1010 Avery Ave., Syracuse.
Obituary for William A. CAPELS, died May 20, 1985 William A. [Andrew] Capels, 79, of 1814 W. Genesee St., died Monday at Community-General Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Capels was a native Syracusan. He was a communicant of St. Brigid and St. Joseph Church. He retired in 1970 from Crucible Specialty Metals Division of Colt Industries, where he was a laboratory technician 36 years. Surviving are his wife, Mary GRAHAM Capels; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Harold E. Hoare Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in St. Brigid and St. Joseph Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. There are no calling hours. [Source: Syracuse Herald-Journal, May 21, 1985; a similar notice appeared in the Syracuse Post Standard, May 22, 1985; notes in brackets and capitalization added by VC]
9. Michael E. CARROLL (Roger E.1) was born in 1868 7 died in 1920, at age 52 7, and was buried on an unknown date in West Monroe Cemetery, Oswego, New York 7.William married Mary GRAHAM, daughter of Daniel GRAHAM and Nora KEIFFER. Mary was born about 1911 in Ireland, died on October 30, 1987 in Syracuse, NY, about age 76, and was buried on November 2, 1987 in St. Mary's Cemetery, Lot 77, Section 2 6.
Michael married Fannie A. 7. Fannie was born in 1880 7 and died in 1957, at age 77 7.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 24 M i. Living
Living married Living
General Notes: Soldier, 97th Battalion C. E. F., Exhibition Park, Toronto. Why he was a soldier in in the Canadian Army and his military history there is not currently known. He abandoned his family in 1928 when Tommy was an infant. It is reported that he liked to hop trains. Like his father and brother, Lester was also a barrel maker, a trade he is believed to have plied throughout the country, ultimately, perhaps, landing him in Florida. Though he was suspected of still being alive after WWII, he was declared dead in 1979 after his son, Eddie's, death.
According to Kate Spies (May 4, 2002), Lester traveled to Gasport, NY (near Buffalo) in 1916 with his new wife, Elizabeth, to follow the fruit belt making barrels. It was there their first son, Edward, was born. This shed new light on the presumption that his barrel-making was predominantly linked to the Syracuse area salt industry. He was reputed to be one of the best barrel makers in New York State. He was also reputed to be a drunk, but one who never struck his wife. According to Kate, Lester's abandonment of his family broke his mother's heart.
Excerpt from: Surrogate's Court, Onondaga County, State of New York, in The Matter of Proving the Last Will and Testament of MARY CAPELS, Deceased.
"EDWARD H. CAPELS, being duly sworn deposes and says: that he resides at 1010 Avery Avenue, in the City of Syracuse, New York; that he is a son of the above named MARY CAPELS, deceased, and executor of her Estate, and that LESTER H. CAPELS, mentioned in the petition for the probate of the said Last Will and Testament, is deponents brother, and a son of the said MARY CAPELS, deceased.
Deponent further says that the said LESTER H. CAPELS, left the City of Syracuse, about five years ago and has since been unheard of, and that he does not know the present address of said LESTER H. CAPELS.
Deponent further says that he has made inquiries of his brothers, sisters, wife and persons who would most likely know of the whereabouts of the said LESTER H. CAPELS, but none of them know his present address or have heard from or of him since he departed from this City about five years ago.
ss// Edward H. Capels Subscribed and sworn to before me this 6th day of February, 1935. Myron J. Parkinson Notary Public"
According to documents pertaining to the Matter of Proving the Last Will and Testament of MARY CAPELS, Deceased, the following notice was published in The Catholic Sun for four successive weeks on the following dates: February 28, March 7, 14, and 21, 1935, as certified by Mary M. Pitoniak, Principal Clerk in the office of The Catholic Sun: THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, by the Grace of God, Free and Independent.
TO LESTER H. CAPELS, if he be living, whose place of residence is unknown and cannot be, after due diligence, ascertained or if he be dead, the wife, heirs at law, next of kin, and personal representatives of the said Lester H. Capels, whose place of residence is 1319 Carbon street, Syracuse, New York; to all the heirs at law and next of kin of Mary Capels, late of the City of Syracuse, in the County of Onondaga, New York, deceased, send greeting:
Whereas, Edward H. Chapels [sic], who resides at 1010 Avery Avenue, of the City of Syracuse, New York, has [lately?] applied to the Surrogate's Court of our County of Onondaga to have a certain instrument in writing, relating to both and personal property, duly proved as the last will and testament of said deceased.
Therefore, you and each of your are hereby cited to show cause before the Surrogate's Court of our County of Onondaga, at the County Court House in the City of Syracuse, in said County of Onondaga, New York, on the first day of April, 1935, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of that day, why the said instrument should not be admitted to probate as the last will and testament of said Mary Capels, deceased, valid to pass both real and personal property.
In Testimony Whereof, we have caused the seal of the Surrogate's Court of said County of Onondaga to be hereunto affixed.
Witness, Hon. John W. Sadler, Surrogate of said County, at the City of Syracuse, New York the 25th day of February, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and thirty-five. (L.S.) NICHOLAS RANSLER., Deputy Clerk of the Surrogate Court
Lester married Elizabeth Easton FINDLAY, daughter of James FINDLAY and Janet WHYTE\WHITE, on May 3, 1916 in Toronto, Canada 5. Elizabeth was born on February 25, 1893 in Wynd Cumbernauld County, Dombartonshire, Scotland, 10:00 Pm 22, died on September 28, 1986 in Syracuse, NY, at age 93, and was buried on October 1, 1986 in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt, NY, Lot 76, Section 2 6.
General Notes: Emigrated to Halifax, Canada from Cumbernauld County, Scotland, in her early 20s and lived in Toronto. Met and married Lester Capels while he was in the Canadian Army. As she was a Presbyterian, her mother-in-law (Mary Carroll) asked her to remarry Lester in the Roman Catholic church, hence their second marriage in February 22, 1927. The 1937 Syracuse Directory lists their residence as 590 Delaware Street. A single mother of seven children, she was a housekeeper at Our Lady of Pompeii Rectory for several years. She was over 60 years old when she returned to visit Scotland for the first time.
Obituary for Elizabeth CAPELS, died September 28, 1986 Services for Elizabeth E. Capels, 93, of 715 E. Brighton Ave., who died Sunday at a local nursing home, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Keegan-Osbelt-Knight Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. There will be no calling hours. A native of Scotland, Mrs. Capels lived in Syracuse since 1915. Surviving are two sons, Norman of East Syracuse and Frederick J. of Syracuse; three daughters, Mary Stolusky of Guilderland, Helen Bartholomay of Rochester and Catherine Spies of Liverpool; a sister in Scotland, 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. [Source: either the Syracuse Post-Standard or the Herald-Journal, October 1, 1986]
Children from this marriage were:
+ 25 M i. Edward Lester "Eddie" CAPELS was born on December 13, 1916 in Gasport, NY 23 died on March 23, 1979 in Syracuse, NY, at age 62 6, and was buried on March 26, 1979 in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt, NY, Lot 77, Section 2 6. (Father:Natural, Mother:Natural)
Edward married Living
+ 26 M ii. Norman Alexander "Norm" CAPELS was born on March 14, 1918 in Syracuse, NY and died on February 17, 2001 in Syracuse, NY, at age 82. (Father:Natural, Mother:Natural)
Norman married Lydian "Tootie" MILLER (b. April 6, 1924, d. November 1960) about 1946.
Norman next married Marion J. Walsh FORD (b. June 2, 1923, d. March 14, 2001) on July 7, 1962.
+ 27 F iii. Living
Living married Benjamin STOLUSKY (b. Abt 1915, d. April 24, 2000) private.
Living next married Living
+ 28 F iv. Living
Living married William J. BARTHOLOMAY (b. March 19, 1915, d. December 19, 1990) private.
+ 29 F v. Living
Living married Christian G. SPIES (b. August 10, 1920, d. January 24, 1988) private.
+ 30 M vi. Frederick James "Jim" CAPELS was born on July 27, 1925 in Syracuse, NY died on June 25, 1988 at Community General Hospital, Syracuse, NY, at age 62, and was buried on an unknown date in Cremated; Ashes Scattered Behind Home. (Father:Natural, Mother:Natural)
Frederick married Living
31 M vii. Thomas Findlay CAPELS was born on January 14, 1928 in Syracuse, NY and died on August 1, 1932 in Syracuse, NY, at age 4. (Father:Natural, Mother:Natural)
16. Loren J. "Butch" CAPELS (Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1) was born in September 1890 in Syracuse, NY 8 died on May 18, 1952 in Syracuse, NY, at age 62 6, and was buried on May 21, 1952 in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt, NY, Lot 77, Section 2, Grave 8 & 12 6.General Notes: Thomas was struck and killed by a car at the corner of Carbon & Hiawatha Streets.
CHILD KILLED AS HE DARTS INTO TRAFFIC, Boy, 4, Victim of Hiawatha Boulevard Mishap--- Thomas CAPELS, 4, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester H. Capels of 1219 Carbon street, was injured fatally late yesterday afternoon when struck by an automobile as he ran into Hiawatha boulevard east at Carbon street during the heaviest traffic period of the day. The child was placed in a car and rushed to St. Joseph hospital where he died half an hour later. Dr. J. Howard Ferguson, who assisted in the investigation by James Bennett, coroner's assistant, conducted an autopsy and reported a crushed chest and fractured neck as the causes of the boy's death. Norbert Frey of 331 Wayland road, Lynnwood, driver of the car, picked the child from the pavement, took him to the hospital and reported the accident at police headquarters. In his story of the case Frey said he left his home in Lynnwood at 5 o'clock to drive to the plant of the Muench-Kreuze Candle Co., Inc., 617 Hiawatha boulevard east, where he is employed as a night watchman. He planned to arrive a little earlier than usual he said. As he approached the intersection of the boulevard and Carbon street, the boy stepped off the curb and darted into the street. He ran between two eastbound machines and into the path of the Frey car. The car struck him and threw him aside before the driver could swerve away. Frey said traffic on the boulevard, east and westbound, was heavier than usual late yesterday afternoon and his car was forced to travel at a moderate rate of speed. [Source: Syracuse Post-Standard, Aug. 2, 1932; a similar article appeared in the Syracuse Herald-American, Aug. 2, 1932]
General Notes: The 1937 Syracuse Directory lists his occupation as "Steelworker", residing at 1010 Avery Avenue. Loren was a very large man. His leg was amputated a few days before he died. Cause? He is buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt, NY, Lot 2.
Obituary for Loren J. CAPELS, died May 18, 1952 Deaths: CAPELS. In this city, May 18, 1952, Loren J. Capels of 1014 Avery Avenue. Survived by his wife Winifred MAHAR Capels, two daughters, Mrs. John WRENN and Mrs. George TREMONT; a son, William T. Capels; six brothers, Lester, Roger, Caroll [sic], Lawrence, Arthur and William Capels; two sisters, Mrs. Katherine REARDON and Mrs. Mary SCHUH; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral at the Harold E. Hoare Funeral Home, 1105 Willis Avenue, Wednesday, 8:45 A.M., and in St. Brigid's Church at 9:30 A.M. Burial at St. Mary's. Friends may call Monday and Tuesday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 10 P.M. [Source: either Syracuse Herald-Journal or Post Standard, May 19, 1952; notes in brackets and capitalizations added by VC]
Loren married Winifred Gertrude MAHAR, daughter of William MAHAR and Margaret WELSH. Winifred was born on December 13, 1888 in The Village Of Inch, County Tipperary, Ireland 24, died on August 30, 1977 in Marcellus, NY, at age 88, and was buried on September 1, 1977 in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt, NY, Lot 76, Section 2, Grave 7 6.
General Notes: According to her daughter, Janie, Winnie came to U.S. when she was 7 years old with her father, brother Dennis "Din" and her sister Anne. Winnie's mother died in Ireland during childbirth, as did the child. Anne died young of Rheumatic fever. A sister, Margaret, died in Ireland. Winnie applied for a social security card on July 4, 1972, at the age of 83. She listed her birth date as December 13, 1890.
Obituary and funeral notice for Winifred G. [MAHAR] CAPELS, died August 30, 1977 Mrs. Capels, 90, Dies at Hospital Mrs. Winifred G. Capels, 90, of 1014 Avery Ave. died yesterday morning at Van Duyn Hospital after a long illness. Born in Ireland, she had lived in Syracuse 83 years. She was the 7th Ward Democratic committeeman 50 years. She was a communicant of Ss. Brigid and St. Joseph Church and was a member of its Altar and Rosary Society. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. John WRENN and Mrs. George J. TREMONT; a son, William T., and four grandchildren. Services will be at 8:15 a.m. tomorrow at Harold E. Hoare Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. in Ss. Brigid and Joseph Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.
CAPELS. Mrs. Winifred G. Capels, 90, of 1014 Avery Ave., August 30, 1977. Survived by two daughters, Mrs. George J. TREMONT, Mrs. John R. WRENN ; one son, William T. Capels; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Thursday 8:15 a.m. at Harold E. Hoare Funeral Home, 1105 Willis Ave., 9 a.m. St. Brigid and St. Joseph's Church. Burial at St. Mary's Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. [Source: either the Syracuse Post-Standard or Herald-American, August 31, 1977; notes in brackets and capitalizations added by VC]
Children from this marriage were:
32 M i. William T. CAPELS was born on July 1, 1922 died on December 18, 1992 in Syracuse, NY, at age 70, and was buried on an unknown date in Onondaga County Veterans Cemetery. (Father:Natural, Mother:Natural)
General Notes: WW II Army veteran. Member of Eastwood Post, American Legion. Colgate Palmolive sales representative; manager & supervisor 37 years with A&P supermarket. At the time of his death, he resided at 156 Rigi Avenue, Syracuse. He is buried in Onondaga County Veterans Cemetery.
Obituary for William T. CAPELS, died December 18, 1992 William T. CAPELS, 70, of 156 Rigi Ave. died Friday at his home. Mr. Capels was a life resident of Syracuse. He was a sales representative with Colgate Palmolive Co. and previously was a manager and supervisor for 37 years with the A&P supermarkets. He was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church and a member of its Holy Name Society. An Army veteran of World War II, he was a member of Eastwood Post, American Legion. Surviving are his wife, the former Lola Jane SMITH; and two sisters, Mrs. John WRENN and Mrs. George TREMONT, both of Syracuse. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Goddard-Crandall-Shepardson Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial will be at Onondaga County Veterans Cemetery. Calling hours will be 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Blessed Sacrament Church Outreach Program. Source: Syracuse Post-Standard, December 19, 1992; a similar notice appeared in the Syracuse Herald-American, December 20, 1992; notes in brackets and capitalizations added by VC]
William married Living
+ 33 F ii. Marialyce CAPELS was born on May 30, 1915 in Syracuse, NY and died on August 15, 1997 in Syracuse, NY, at age 82. (Father:Natural, Mother:Natural)
Marialyce married John R. "Jack" WRENN (b. June 6, 1917, d. May 20, 1986).
+ 34 F iii. Living
17. Carroll Emmet CAPELS (Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1) was born on October 28, 1892 died on May 10, 1967 in Syracuse, NY, at age 74 6, and was buried on May 12, 1967 in St. Mary's Cemetery, Lot 79, Section 88 6.Living married Living
General Notes: The 1937 Syracuse Directory lists his occupation as "Boiler Maker" and residing at 108 Morgan Avenue.
Carroll E. CAPELS, died May 11, 1967 Carroll E. Capels, of 108 Morgan Ave., May 11, 1967. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Winifred KEENAN Capels; a daughter, Miss Margaret M. Capels; five sons, Lawrence J., Robert C. William R., Roger F., and Loren J. Capels; two sisters, Mrs. Katherine REARDON and Mrs. Mary SCHUH; three brothers, William, Lawrence and Arthur Capels; a granddaughter and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held from the Edward J. Ryan Funeral Home, 1628 W. Genesee St., Friday 9:30 A.M. and 10 A.M. in St. Brigid and St. Joseph's Church. Internment St. Mary's Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M.. [Source: either Syracuse Post Standard or Herald Journal, Thursday, May 11, 1967; notes in brackets and capitalizations added by VC]
Carroll married Winifred KEENAN. Winifred was born on October 16, 1892 in Mayo County, Ireland, died on August 25, 1975 in Syracuse, NY, at age 82, and was buried on August 28, 1975 in St. Mary's Cemetery, Lot 79, Section 88 6.
General Notes: Obituary for Winifred KEENAN CAPELS, died August 25, 1975 Mrs. Winifred Keenan Capels, 80, of 108 Morgan Ave., died last night at Community General Hospital after a long illness. Mrs. Capels was born in County Mayo, Ireland, and was a resident of Syracuse for 64 years. She was a communicant of St. Brigid's and St. Joseph's Church and a member of its Altar and Rosary Society. Surviving is her daughter, Margaret M.; five sons, Lawrence J., Robert E., William P., Roger F., and Loren J., and a grandchild. Services will be at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Edward J. Ryan and Sons Funeral Home and at 9 am. at St. Brigid's and St. Joseph's Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Calling hours are from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at the funeral home. [Source: Syracuse Herald-Journal, August 26, 1975]
According to information provided by Barbara Hollister [May 3, 2002 phone call], who was researching Keenan relations, Winifred had an uncle named John Coleman, born 1858 in Ireland and died January 27, 1911, who lived at 319 Milton Avenue, Town of Geddes, NY. His wife, Celia Brophy, died at age 41 on August 1, 1901. He, and maybe she, are buried in St. Agnes Cemetery.
Children from this marriage were:
35 M i. Lawrence Joseph "Larry" CAPELS was born on February 1, 1914 died on July 17, 1997 in Syracuse, NY, at age 83, and was buried on July 21, 1997 in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt, NY, Lot 79, Section 88, Grave 1 6. (Father:Natural, Mother:Natural)
General Notes: Was inducted into the Army in 1942. Was discharged in 1943. Evidently had the nickname "Troubles" in his early life.
Lawrence J. CAPELS, died July 17, 1997 Lawrence J. CAPELS, 83, 0f 108 Morgan Ave., Syracuse, died Thursday at his home. A life resident of Syracuse, Mr. Capels retired in 1978 from Crucible Steel. He previously was employed with Allied Chemical. Mr. Capels was a World War II Army veteran and communicant of St. Brigid & St. Joseph Church. Surviving are a sister, Margaret CAPELS of New Port Richey, Fla.; a brother Loren J. of New Port Richey, Fla.; and a niece. Services are 9 a.m. Monday in St. Brigid & St. Joseph Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. There are no calling hours. Contributions may be made to St. Brigid & St. Joseph Church, 318 Herkimer St., Syracuse, 13204. Edward J. Ryan & Son Funeral Home, 1628 W. Genesee St., has arrangements. [Source: either Syracuse Herald-Journal or Post Standard, 7/20/1997, notes in brackets and capitalization added by VC]
Upon his death, a certificate with the following text was sent from the office of the President: "The United States of America honor the memory of Lawrence J. Capels This certificate is awarded by a grateful nation in recognition of devoted and selfless consecration to the service of our country in the Armed Forces of the United States. /s/ William J. Clinton, President of the United States"
+ 36 M ii. Robert E. "Bopa" CAPELS was born on September 7, 1915 died on December 15, 1994 in Camillus, NY, at age 79, and was buried on an unknown date in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt, NY. (Father:Natural, Mother:Natural)
Robert married Dorothy Anne HAJSKI (b. March 18, 1923, d. April 18, 1995) on October 5, 1940.
37 M iii. Roger Francis CAPELS was born on December 3, 1919 died on June 12, 1988 in Syracuse, NY, at age 68, and was buried on an unknown date in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt, NY. (Father:Natural, Mother:Natural)
General Notes: Obituary for Roger F. CAPELS, died June 12, 1988 Roger F. CAPELS, 68, formerly of James Street, Syracuse, died Sunday at Veterans Administration Hospital. He was a native of Syracuse. Mr. Capels was a veteran of World War II. He was a communicant of St. Brigid & St. Joseph Church. Surviving are one sister, Margaret CAPELS of Florida; three brothers, Lawrence and Robert, both of Syracuse, and Loren J. of Florida; one niece; and several grandnieces. Services will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. There will be no calling hours. Harold E. Hoare and Kiggins Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. [Source: Syracuse Herald-Journal and Syracuse Post-Standard, 6/13/88; notes in brackets and capitalization added by VC]
Roger served in WW II from 1942 to October, 1945. His service in the Korean War ended in 1953.
38 M iv. Loren J. "Bud" CAPELS was born on October 16, 1929 in Syracuse, NY and died on April 25, 1999 in Tampa, FL, at age 69 25. (Father:Natural, Mother:Natural)
General Notes: Obituary for Loren J. "Bud" CAPELS, died April 25, 1999 Capels, Loren J. "Bud," 69, of New Port Richey, died Sunday at Vercor Hospital - Tampa. Born in Syracuse, N.Y., he came here 13 years ago from New York. He was a special agent for the U.S. Treasury Department, an Army veteran and a member of the Elks. Survivors include a sister, Margaret M. Capels, New Port Richey. Faupel Funeral Home, Port Richey. [Source: St. Petersburg Times (Florida) On-line, Obituaries, 1998-1999]
39 M v. William Patrick "Bill" CAPELS was born on January 8, 1918 26 died on August 7, 1981 in Syracuse, NY, at age 63 15, and was buried on August 10, 1981 in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt, NY, Lot 79, Section 88, Grave 6 6. (Father:Natural, Mother:Natural)
General Notes: Obituary for William P. CAPELS, died August 07, 1981 William P. [Patrick] CAPELS, 63, of 108 Morgan Ave., died yesterday at home after a brief illness. He was a life resident of Syracuse, and an electrician and member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 43. Mr. Capels was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War, having served with the 82nd Airborne Division. He was communicant of St. Brigid & St. Joseph's Church and a member of its Holy Name Society. Mr. Capels was a member of Stanley B. Pennock Post 2893, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Surviving are four brothers, Lawrence J., Robert E., Roger F. and Loren J.; and a sister, Margaret H. Capels. Services will be Monday at 9:30 a.m. at Edward J. Ryan & Son Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. in St. Brigid and St. Joseph's Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Calling hours are 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. [Source: Syracuse Herald-Journal, August 8,1981; a similar notice appeared in the Syracuse Post-Standard, August 8, 1981; info in brackets and capitalization added by VC]
When Bill applied for his social security card on December 11, 1936, he was 18 years old, working at Crucible Steel, and living at 108 Morgan Ave., Syracuse, NY, which indicates that he both lived at 108 Morgan Avenue and worked for Crucible Steel for over 45 years.
According to his sister, Peggy, Bill joined the army in 1939 and was discharged in 1946. He was in the Inactive Reserves and was called for the Korean War in 1950, discharged in 1953. He was in the 82nd Airborne Division with Norman Capels. Bill made four combat jumps--some in Belgium behind enemy lines, while Norman landed on Normandy Beach.
It is reported that William actually died from a heart attack and a corresponding fall down a flight of stairs that broke his neck.
William married Living
40 F vi. Living18. Lawrence Jerome "Quinny" CAPELS (Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1) was born on January 26, 1896 died on September 11, 1984 in Baldwinsville, NY, at age 88 13, and was buried on an unknown date in St. Mary's Cemetery, Baldwinsville, NY 14.
General Notes: Grew up at 1010 Avery Avenue. Was a manager of a food store on Avery Ave. in Solvay owned by the Gooley family in the "horse-and-buggy days". The 1937 Syracuse Directory lists him as a Steelworker residing at 108 Morgan Avenue. He retired from Halcomb Division of Crucible Steel Co. (now Colt). Is buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, Baldwinsville, NY.
"CELEBRATES 86TH. Happy birthday to Lawrence Jerome Capels of State Fair Boulevard, Baldwinsville, who celebrated his 86th natal day yesterday. Larry, who lives with his granddaughter, Linda, at the State Fair Boulevard address, keeps active doing chores around the house and talking daily with his sister-in-law, Ellen Grady of Midland Avenue, who will soon become an octogenarian. Helping to celebrate the occasion were Larry's three children and spouses, Patricia and Joe JULIAN of Fulton; Bernard and "Boots" Capels of Silver Springs, Fla.; and Laura and Harry TREPASSO of 73 Evergreen St., Cortland. Also seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, and his brother, William Capels. Mr. Capels operated Gooley's Market on Avery Avenue and later worked for many years at the Halcomb Steel Co. plant. He was one of a large family which grew up at 1010 Avery Ave. Larry is a news addict, reading the newspapers from cover to cover, and is also a TV fan. Last year on his 85th birthday he received a congratulatory note from President Carter and appreciated it--but said he wished Jimmy had thought to send along some peanuts. His daughter-in-law, "Boots" Capels, is celebrating a birthday today. She is 21-plus. And Larry's daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Joe Julian, are observing their 30th wedding anniversary today. Joe recently celebrated his 62nd birthday. The Julians have two sons, Harry and Joe, Jr." [Source: Syracuse Herald-Journal, January 27, 1982, Joe Ganley column; capitalizations added by VC]
Obituary for Lawrence Jerome, "Quinny" CAPELS, died September 11, 1984 Lawrence J. Capels, 88, of 102 Maple Ave., Fulton, and formerly of Baldwinsville, died Tuesday at Lee Memorial Hospital, Fulton. Mr. Capels, a life resident of the Syracuse area, was formerly a manager of a food store in Solvay owned by the GOOLEY family, and an employee of Crucible Specialty Metals Division of Colt Industries, from which he retired. Surviving are two daughters, Laura TREPASSO of Cortland and Pat JULIAN of Fulton; a son Bernard of Silver Springs, Fla.; a brother, William of Syracuse; 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services are 9:30 a.m. Friday at Falardeau Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in St. Augustine's Church, both in Baldwinsville. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Baldwinsville. Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, 93 Downer St. [Source: Syracuse Herald-Journal Sept. 12, 1984; a similar notice appeared in the Sept. 12, 1984 Syracuse Post-Standard; notes in brackets and capitalizations added by VC]
Lawrence married Marie McMANUS. Marie was born in 1894 in Northern Ireland 27 and died on an unknown date.
General Notes: According to a message posted by Liz Julian (12/21/98, McManus Geneology Forum), Marie McManus came to the U.S. from Northern Ireland in 1910 when she was 16.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 41 M i. John J. CAPELS was born on March 19, 1917 died on January 13, 1979 in Baldwinsville, NY, at age 61 28, and was buried on an unknown date in St. Mary's Cemetery, Baldwinsville, NY. (Father:Natural, Mother:Natural)
John married Living
+ 42 M ii. Bernard L. CAPELS was born on May 14, 1921 in Syracuse, NY and died on April 15, 1997 in Lockport, NY, at age 75. (Father:Natural, Mother:Natural)
Bernard married Living
+ 43 F iii. Laura CAPELS was born about 1920 in Syracuse, NY and died on May 8, 2002 in Ocala, Florida, about age 82 29. (Father:Natural, Mother:Natural)
Laura married Living
+ 44 F iv. Living
Living married Living
45 M v. Infant CAPELS was born on March 3, 1918 died on March 3, 1918 in Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital; Stillbirth 30, and was buried on March 4, 1918 in Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Syracuse, NY (Grave Not Marked). (Father:Natural, Mother:Natural)19. Catherine J. CAPELS (Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1) was born on March 11, 1897 died on October 5, 1976 in Oswego, NY, at age 79 15 16, and was buried on an unknown date in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt 16.
General Notes: She was a witness, along with Loren Capels, at Lester and Elizabeth's Roman Catholic marriage ceremony, February 22, 1927.
Obituary for Catherine REARDON, died October 5, 1976 Catherine REARDON. In Oswego, N.Y. October 5, 1976. Survived by two daughters Catherine and Joanne Reardon of Syracuse; a son John E. Reardon of Scriba, N.Y.; one sister Mrs. Mary A. SCHUH; three brothers Arthur, Lawrence and William CAPELS; six grandchildren. Funeral services Thursday 8:30 a.m. Dowdle Funeral Home, Oswego; 9 a.m. in St. Paul's Church. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt. Calling hours Tuesday 7 to 9 and Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. [Source: Syracuse Herald-Journal, date unknown; info in brackets and some capitalization added by VC]
Catherine married John "Jack" REARDON. John was born in New Jersey and died on an unknown date in Syracuse, NY.
General Notes: Jack died following a head-on collision on the Onondaga Parkway, while on his way home from a fishing trip. It was reported that he walked away from the scene of the accident (so to speak), but died later, unexpectedly, from an internal injury.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 46 M i. Living
Living married Living
47 F ii. Living
Living married Living
48 F iii. Living
Living married Living
49 F iv. Joann REARDON was born on November 13, 1939 in Down Syndrome and died in November 1987, at age 48. (Father:Natural, Mother:Natural)20. Mary Agnes "Mamie" CAPELS (Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1) was born on January 14, 1899 in Syracuse, NY died on March 11, 1977 in Syracuse, NY, at age 78 6, and was buried on March 14, 1977 in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt, NY, Lot 92, Section 2, Grave 5 6.
General Notes: The 1937 Syracuse Directory lists her as residing at 1010 Avery Avenue. She's buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt, NY, Lot 2.
Obituary for Mary SCHUH, died March 11, 1977 Mrs. Mary C. Schuh, 78, of Loretto Geriatric Center died yesterday after a long illness. She was a life resident of Syracuse. Mrs. Schuh was a former communicant of St. Andrew the Apostle Church. Surviving are a daughter, Sister Marie Aloysius, C.S.J., of St. John the Baptist Convent; two sons, William A. of Moraga, Calif., and Robert A.; two brothers, William A. CAPELS and Lawrence J. Capels of Baldwinsville; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services will be at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at Loretto Geriatric Center Chapel. Burial will be Monday in St. Mary's Cemetery in DeWitt. Calling hours will be 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 p.m. tomorrow at Donald W. Knight Funeral Home. [Source: either the Syracuse Herald-Journal or Post Standard, March 12, 1977; notes in brackets by VC]
Mary married Aloysious SCHUH. Aloysious was born in 1891, died on May 17, 1946 in Syracuse, NY, at age 55 31, and was buried on May 20, 1946 in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt, NY, Lot 92, Section 2, Grave 4 6.
General Notes: SCHUH. Suddenly in this city [Syracuse, Onondaga County, NY] May 17, 1946. ALOYSIUS [sic] W. SCHUH, 116 Berwin Avenue. Survived by his wife Mary Capels Schuh; two sons, William and Robert Schuh; one daughter, Mary Greta Schuh, a brother, Anthony of Dayton, Ky, and Edward of Newport, Ky, and two sisters, Miss Marie Schuh and Miss Greta Schuh, both of Newport, Ky. Friends are invited to call at O'Neill Funeral Home 1424 Midland Avenue and to attend his funeral Monday morning at 8:15, Church of St. Anthony of Padua at 8:30. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery. [Source: either Syracuse Herald-Journal or Post Standard, 05/1946, notes in brackets added by VC]
Children from this marriage were:
50 M i. William A. "Bill" SCHUH died on an unknown date, and was buried on February 8, 1964 in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt, NY, Lot 92, Section 2, Grave 6 6. (Father:Natural, Mother:Natural)
William married Living
+ 51 M ii. Living
Living married Living
52 F iii. Living22. Arthur D. CAPLES (Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1) was born on May 6, 1904 died on October 13, 1976 in Syracuse, NY, at age 72 13 19, and was buried on an unknown date in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt 19.
General Notes: Worked for Foy Joy Ice (Sealtest) Cream in Syracuse.
Obituary for Arthur D. CAPLES, died October 13, 1976 Arthur D. CAPLES, of 421 Chemung St., October 13, 1976. Survived by his wife Mrs. Josephine SNYDER Caples; four sons James, Arthur, David, and Eugene Caples; two brothers Lawrence and William Caples [sic]; a sister Mary SCHUH; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Funeral services 8:45 a.m. Saturday at John C. Tindall Funeral Home, Inc., 1921 W. Genesee St.; 9:30 a.m. in St. Brigid and St. Joseph's Church. Internment St. Mary's Cemetery. Friends may call Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. [Source: either Syracuse Herald-Journal, October 16, 1976; notes in brackets and capitalization added by VC]
Arthur married Josephine C. SNYDER. Josephine was born in 1902 and died in 1993, at age 91.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 53 M i. Living
Living married Living
54 M ii. Living
Living married Living
+ 55 M iii. Living
Living married Living
56 M iv. Living
24. Living (Michael E.9, Roger E.1)Living married Living
Living married Living
Children from this marriage were:
57 M i. Living
58 M ii. Living
+ 59 F iii. Living
Living married Living
General Notes: Birth certificate is reported to list his name as Lester Edward Capels, but his name shows up as Edward Lester on other documents. Applied for his social security card on 11/15/37 (20 years old) while living in Miami, Florida. He was unemployed at the time. PFC US Army, WW II. The 1937 Syracuse Directory lists him as a "laborer", residing at 1010 Avery Avenue. He's buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt, NY, Lot 2.
Obituary for Edward L. CAPELS, died March 23, 1979 Edward L. Capels, 62, of 2136 S. Geddes St., died Friday at Community-General Hospital after a short illness. A native of Gasport, Capels had resided in the Syracuse area for the past 60 years. He was a foreman in the roll department of Crucible Steel Co. of America. Capels was a member of the Management Club of the Crucible Steel Co. Surviving are his wife, the former Alice Bidswll [sic�Bidwell]; two daughters, Mrs. Patricia A. Sutler, and Miss Carolyn; his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Capels; two brothers, Norman of East Syracuse and James; three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Stolusky of Albany, Mrs. Helen Bartholomay of Rochester, and Mrs. Catherine Spies of Liverpool; four grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Services will be 9 a.m. Monday at the John C. Tindall Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the funeral home, 1921 W. Genesee St. [Source: either Syracuse Post-Standard or Herald-Journal, March 24, 1979; notes in brackets added by VC]
Edward married Living
Children from this marriage were:
+ 60 F i. Living
Living married Richard J. GUNNIP (b. January 13, 1931, d. October 25, 1987) private.
+ 61 F ii. Living
Living married William Lorain SMITH (b. April 29, 1940, d. April 30, 1989) private.
Living next married Living
26. Norman Alexander "Norm" CAPELS (Lester Henry CAPELS14, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1) was born on March 14, 1918 in Syracuse, NY and died on February 17, 2001 in Syracuse, NY, at age 82.Living next married Living
General Notes: Norman was a paratrooper in the U.S. 82nd 101st Airborne Division "Screaming Eagles" and fought in Normandy on D-Day. Not long after the war, he married Lydian Miller, began a family, and was as a truck driver and mover for Fleishmann's Furniture in Syracuse for many years. Lydian's tragic death in November, 1960 at age 36, left him a widower with five small children. He married Marion Walsh Ford, a widow with two children, on July 7, 1962.
Excerpts from "D-Day Dawned to Rain of Fire" in Syracuse Herald-American, Sunday, June 5, 1994:
"Between 1:30 and 2:30 a.m., the 16,000 paratroopers of the U.S. 82nd "All American" 101st "Screaming Eagles" and 6th British "Red Devils" airborne divisions seized landing zones on the eastern and western ends of the 60-mile beachhead. On board the SS Princess Maude, the men of the 299th Engineer Combat Battalion were fed breakfast. Norman Capels of DeWitt led a parachute squad of the 101st Airborne Division near the village of Angoville-au-Plain. Capels landed in a swamp near Route 13, the main road through Normandy. 'You could hear the shots hitting the plane, you could feel the shrapnel hit the plane, because we went in low. They jumped us at 300 and 400 feet, which was almost on the ground. ...It was so dark you couldn't see nothing. I landed in a swamp.' The men clicked brass children's toys that resembled crickets so they could identify one another at night. The Germans, Capels said, 'were shooting like hell. They were shooting from behind trees. They were all around fields. Couldn't see nothing, you were practically blind. Dark, night. Everybody shooting at you. It was pretty rough.'
"Much went wrong on Omaha: high seas swamped tanks; clouds obscured the bombers' targets; troops were cut to pieces by German fire. U.S. soldiers landed simultaneously on Utah. There, the troops suffered only 197 casualties battling a worn-out Nazi unit the surrendered when the Americans closed. At 7:10 a.m., U.S. Rangers scaled cliffs at Pointe du Hoc, swept past the resistance and into the woods. They destroyed five howitzers that could have bombarded the beaches. The British landed at Gold and Sword beaches at 7:25 a.m. The worst glitch occurred inland of Sword when the British 3rd Division failed to take Caen, a vital Normandy town, and nearby high ground. The Canadians hit Juno beach around 8:00 a.m. In an hour they had overcome the defenses. British and Canadian forces suffered 3,650 killed or wounded. By that time, about seven hours after they landed, Capels' paratroop unit was attacked in the hedgerows of Normandy. 'The Germans came a packing, a whole bunch of them,' he said. 'We had quite a bunch, too, by this time, and we just shot them to pieces. We had built up a skirmish line. They were attacking us. Then (the commander) was running up and down yelling 'Cease fire.' They were trying to surrender. They had to, they were getting slaughtered.' By the end of the day, the Allies controlled areas of all five landing beaches."
"Fifty years after the invasion, Capels reflected on the day that would become part of legend. 'It makes me feel good to think I had been there. But I wouldn't take a million bucks to do it again."
Obituary for Norman A. CAPELS, died February 17, 2001 Norman A. Capels, 82, of Deerfield Road, East Syracuse, died Saturday at James Square Health & Rehabilitation Centre. He was born in Syracuse. He retired in 1980 after 37 years as a truck driver with I. Fleischman & Sons Furniture Co. He was a communicant of St. Matthew's Church, a life member of 101st Airborne Association and a member of Eastwood Senior Citizens Club. He served in the Army during World War II and led a parachute squad of the 101st Airborne Division during the invasion of Normandy. He received a Purple Heart, two Bronze Stars, the New York State Conspicuous Service Cross and the Jubilee of Liberty Medal from the governor of Normandy. Survivors: His wife, the former Marion J. WALSH; five daughters, Janet KELLY and Linda DRAZEK, both of Liverpool, Ellen CAPELS of Syracuse, Norma DenBLEYKER of Clay and Patricia THOMS of North Syracuse; two sons, Joseph Capels of Colorado and David Ford of North Syracuse; three sisters, Betty STOLUSKY of Guilderland, Helen BARTHOLOMAY of Rochester and Catherine SPIES of Liverpool; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Services: 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Forani & Cline Funeral Home and 9 a.m. in St. Matthew's Church, East Syracuse. Burial, Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Calling hours, 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 206 Kinne St., East Syracuse. Contributions: Alzheimer's Association of CNY, 441 W. Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse 13204. [source: Syracuse Herald-Journal, February 18, 2001]
Norman married Lydian "Tootie" MILLER, about 1946. Lydian was born on April 6, 1924 and died in November 1960 in Syracuse, NY, at age 36.
General Notes: Lydian was only 36 years old and the mother of five young children when she died of nephritis & complications from strep throat.
Children from this marriage were:
62 F i. Living
+ 63 F ii. Living
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Living next married George William HILL (d. Unknown) private.
Living next married Dale ROBINSON (d. Unknown) private.
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Norman next married Marion J. Walsh FORD, daughter of ? WALSH and ? ?. Marion was born on June 2, 1923 in Syracuse, NY, died on March 14, 2001 in Syracuse, NY, at age 77, and was buried on an unknown date in Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Onondaga Hill 32.
Children from this marriage were:
67 M i. Living
+ 68 F ii. Living
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27. Living (Lester Henry CAPELS14, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)Living next married Living
Living married Benjamin STOLUSKY. Benjamin was born about 1915 in Syracuse, NY and died on April 24, 2000, about age 85.
Children from this marriage were:
69 M i. Living
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70 M ii. Living
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28. Living (Lester Henry CAPELS14, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)Living married Living
Living married William J. BARTHOLOMAY. William was born on March 19, 1915 in Rochester, NY and died on December 19, 1990 in Rochester, NY, at age 75.
Children from this marriage were:
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73 M ii. Living
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29. Living (Lester Henry CAPELS14, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)Living married Living
Living married Christian G. SPIES. Christian was born on August 10, 1920 and died on January 24, 1988 in Liverpool, NY, at age 67.
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30. Frederick James "Jim" CAPELS (Lester Henry CAPELS14, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1) was born on July 27, 1925 in Syracuse, NY died on June 25, 1988 at Community General Hospital, Syracuse, NY, at age 62, and was buried on an unknown date in Cremated; Ashes Scattered Behind Home.Living next married Living
General Notes: A WW II Veteran, he was a medic stationed at Babylon Mental Hospital, Long Island, NY. His blindness in one eye kept him from the combat lines but was a constant challenge for depth perception. He worked for the PennCentral and then Conrail Railroad companies as a Rail Clerk until his retirement in 1987. He was an avid reader, appreciated his friends, and took great interest in neighborhood issues. Following his death, his ashes were scattered in the field behind his home off of Hillside Avenue, Town of Geddes, on land actually owned by the adjoining Ukrainian Cemetery.
Both of the Jim's obituaries contained several errors. They are provided below with corrections.
Obituary for Frederick J. CAPELS, died June 25, 1988 Memorial services for Frederick James CAPELS, 62, of 502 Hillside Ave., who died Saturday at Community-General Hospital, will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in First Presbyterian Church of Syracuse. The Rev. Calvin WILSON will officiate. The family will greet friends at the church. Mr. Capels was employed as a clerk with Conrail in East Syracuse for 43 years and retired in 1987. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Clerks, Syracuse United Neighbors and the Bellevue Neighborhood Watch. Surviving are his wife, the former Marna June SMIDT; four daughters, Leslie and Lori Capels and Jody BOEHM, all of Syracuse, and Valerie Capel-SHUPE [sic; CAPELS, wife of Brian SHUPE] of Rutland, Vt.; three sisters, Betty STOLUSKY of Albany, Helen BARTHOLOMAI [sic; BARTHOLOMAY] of Rochester and Catherine SPIES of Liverpool; a brother, Norman CAPELS of East Syracuse; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Contributions may be made to the Caring Coalition of Hospice. Greenleaf Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. [Source: Syracuse Herald-Journal, Monday, June 27, 1988; notes in brackets and capitalization added by VC]
Obituary for Frederick J. CAPELS, died June 25, 1988 Services for Frederick James CAPELS, 62, of 502 Hillside Ave., who died Saturday at Community-General Hospital, will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in First Presbyterian Church of Syracuse. Burial will be in Oakwood-Morningside Cemetery [not accurate: he was cremated and his ashes were scattered behind the home without burial]. There will be no calling hours. Mr. Capels was employed as a clerk with Conrail in East Syracuse. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Clerks, Syracuse United Neighbors and the Bellevue Neighborhood Watch. Surviving are his wife, the former Marna June SMIDT; four daughters, Leslie, Lori [Capels] and Jody BOEHM, all of Syracuse, and Valarie [Valerie Capels, wife of Brian Shupe] SHUPE of Rutland, Vt.; three sisters, Betty STOLUSKY of Albany, Helen BARTHOLOMAY of Rochester and Catherine SPIES of Liverpool; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Contributions may be made to the Caring Coalition of Hospice. Greenleaf Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. [Source: Syracuse Post-Standard, Monday, June 27, 1988; notes in brackets and capitalization added by VC]
Frederick married Living
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33. Marialyce CAPELS (Loren J. "Butch" CAPELS16, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1) was born on May 30, 1915 in Syracuse, NY and died on August 15, 1997 in Syracuse, NY, at age 82.Living married Living
General Notes: Born at 1010 Avery, Marialyce lived upstairs at 1014 Avery with her husband Jack Wrenn and remained very close to her family. She and her sister, Janie, were especially close. She retired after 20 years with Kemper Insurance Company. Those who knew her described her as "a saint," with never an unkind word or deed toward anyone. She died after a decade-long battle with dementia.
Marialyce married John R. "Jack" WRENN. John was born on June 6, 1917 and died on May 20, 1986 in Syracuse, NY, at age 68.
General Notes: He died of cancer.
Children from this marriage were:
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81 M ii. Living34. Living (Loren J. "Butch" CAPELS16, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)
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82 M i. Living
+ 83 F ii. Living
36. Robert E. "Bopa" CAPELS (Carroll Emmet CAPELS17, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1) was born on September 7, 1915 died on December 15, 1994 in Camillus, NY, at age 79, and was buried on an unknown date in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt, NY.Living married Living
General Notes: The 1937 Syracuse Directory lists him as a Messenger, residing at 108 Morgan Avenue.
Obituary for Robert "Bopa" CAPELS, died December 15, 1994 Robert "Bopa" CAPELS, 79, of 153 Merrell Road [Camillus, NY] died Thursday at Community-General Hospital. Mr. Capels was a life resident of Syracuse. He retired after 42 years with Crucible Specialty Metals. Mr. Capels was a communicant of St. Lucy's Church. Surviving are his wife, the former Dorothy HAJSKI; a daughter, Dorothy ZABOROWSKI of Syracuse; two sisters, Margaret and Loren Capels [sic: Loren is a brother], both of Florida; a brother, Lawrence of Syracuse; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Gaynor-Maslyn Funeral Home and 9 a.m. in St. Lucy's Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Calling hours will be 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home, 119 South Ave. [source: Syracuse Herald-Journal and Syracuse Post-Standard, December 16, 1994; info in brackets and capitalizations added by VC]
Robert married Dorothy Anne HAJSKI, daughter of Lawrence HAJSKI and Mary "Mamie" GULA, on October 5, 1940. Dorothy was born on March 18, 1923 in Syracuse, NY 33 and died on April 18, 1995 in Camillus, NY, at age 72.
Marriage Notes: "Robert and Dorothy Capels celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 25 at a surprise party hosted by their family. Friends and relatives attended. The couple were married Oct. 5, 1940. The Capels family includes daughter, Dorothy Zaborowski; grandchildren, Bruce and Dawn Fremont, Harry and Shelly Mills; great-grandchildren, Chelsea Fremont and Tyler Mills. " [source: undated newspaper clipping]
General Notes: When Dorothy applied for her social security card on June 28, 1939, she was 16 years old, unemployed, and residing at 312 Marcellus Street, Syracuse, N.Y.
Obituary for Dorothy HAJSKI CAPELS, died April 18, 1995 Dorothy Hajski Capels, 72, of 153 Merrell Road died Tuesday at home. Mrs. Capels was a life resident of Syracuse. She retired from Boorum & Pease after 37 years. Mrs. Capels was a communicant of St. Lucy's Church. Her husband, Robert, died in 1994. Surviving are her mother, Mary Hajski JOHNSON of Syracuse; a daughter, Dorothy Anne ZABOROWSKI of Syracuse; a sister, Lorraine BRADLEY of Syracuse; two granddaughters; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be at 8:15 a.m. Friday at the Gaynor-Maslyn Funeral Home, and 9 a.m. in St. Lucy's Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Calling hours are 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, 119 South Ave. [source: Syracuse Herald-Journal, 4/19/95; notes in brackets and capitalizations added by VC]
Children from this marriage were:
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41. John J. CAPELS (Lawrence Jerome "Quinny" CAPELS18, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1) was born on March 19, 1917 died on January 13, 1979 in Baldwinsville, NY, at age 61 28, and was buried on an unknown date in St. Mary's Cemetery, Baldwinsville, NY.Living married Living
General Notes: Obituary for John J. Capels, died January 13, 1979: John J. Capels, 61, of 7432 State Fair Blvd., Baldwinsville [Onondaga County, NY], died Saturday, January 13, 1979 at St. Joseph's Hospital after an apparent heart attack. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Ann WELSH of Phoenix [NY], and Miss Linda and Miss Nancy [sic], both of Baldwinsville; his father, Lawrence J.; a brother, Bernard of Lakeland; two sisters, Mrs. Patricia JULIAN of Fulton and Mrs. Laura TREPASSO of Cortland; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was born in Syracuse and lived in the Phoenix area prior to moving to Baldwinsville 30 years. He was employed for 43 years by the Crucible Specialty Metals Division of Colt Industries, Inc. He was communicant of St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church, Baldwinsville. He was vice president of the Crucible Credit Union and a member of the Crucible Recreation Club. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. Capels was a member of the American Legion Post 113 and VFW Post 153. He was also a member of Baldwinsville Moose Lodge 644. Services were 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Falardeau Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. in St. Augustine's Church. Spring burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Baldwinsville. Contributions may be made to the Diabetes Foundation. [Source: Citizen Outlet, January 24, 1979; a similar notice appears in the Syracuse Post-Standard, January 15, 1979; info in brackets and capitalization added by VC]
John married Living
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85 F i. Linda S. CAPELS was born on September 5, 1951 died on July 31, 1997 in A.L. Lee Memorial Hospital, Fulton, at age 45, and was buried on an unknown date in Phoenix Rural Cemetery. (Father:Natural, Mother:Natural)
General Notes: Obituary for Linda S. Capels, died July 31, 1997: Linda S. CAPELS, 45, of 10 Loomis Terrace, died Thursday at A. L. Lee Memorial Hospital in Fulton after a brief illness. Miss Capels was a native of Syracuse [Onondaga County, NY]. She was a former resident of Baldwinsville. She lived in Dallas, Texas, for 15 years and had lived in Phoenix for the past three months. Miss Capels was a supervisor with Business Records Corp., East Syracuse, as well as its Dallas office, working 27 years with the company. She was a 1969 graduate of Baker High School in Baldwinsville. Surviving are two sisters, Ann W. WELSH of Phoenix and Nancy C. JARVIS of Fulton; several aunts and uncles; two nieces; one nephew; and two grandnieces. Services are 9 a.m. Saturday at Allanson-Glanville-Tappan Funeral Home and 9:30 in St. Stephen's Church, both in Phoenix, the Rev. James C. Fritzen officiating. Burial is in Phoenix Rural Cemetery. Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home, 431 Main St. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Oswego County Memorial Program, 5575 Thompson Road, Syracuse 13214-1693. [Source: Syracuse Herald-Journal, August 1, 1997; capitalizations and info in brackets added by VC]
+ 86 F ii. Living
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42. Bernard L. CAPELS (Lawrence Jerome "Quinny" CAPELS18, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1) was born on May 14, 1921 in Syracuse, NY and died on April 15, 1997 in Lockport, NY, at age 75.Living married Living
General Notes: Obituaries for Bernard L. CAPELS, died April 15, 1997: Bernard L. Capels, 75, of Lexington Court, a retired metallurgist, died Tuesday in a Lockport nursing home. A native of Syracuse, he had worked at Crucible Steel there before his retirement in 1981. He had played semi-pro basketball in Syracuse and raised quarter horses to show. Capels had also lived in Silver Springs, Fla., for 16 years. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, the former Kathryn EVANS; a son, Larry of Syracuse; a daughter, Kristi POLSTER; and five grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 168 Chestnut St. [Source: Buffalo News (New York) On-line, Obituaries, 1992-1999 Results]
Bernard L. CAPELS, 75, of Lockport, died Tuesday at Briody Health Care Facility in Lockport. Mr. Capels was born in Syracuse. He was a metallurgist at Crucible Steel until his retirement in 1981. He returned to New York recently after living in Silver Springs, Fla., for 16 years. Among his interests were playing semi-professional basketball and raising and showing quarter horses in Syracuse. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, the former Kathryn EVANS; a daughter, Kristi POLSTER of Lockport; a son, Larry of Syracuse; and five grandchildren. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John's Church in Lockport. There are no calling hours. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1914 Colvin Blvd., Tonawanda 14150. Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, Lockport, has arrangements. [Source: either Syracuse Post Standard or Herald Journal, April 19, 1997; notes in brackets and capitalizations added by VC]
Bernard married Living
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+ 89 M ii. Living
43. Laura CAPELS (Lawrence Jerome "Quinny" CAPELS18, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1) was born about 1920 in Syracuse, NY and died on May 8, 2002 in Ocala, Florida, about age 82 29.Living married Living
General Notes: Death notice for Laura B. TREPASSO, died May 8, 2002 Laura B. Capels Trepasso, 82, of Ocala, Fla., died May 8. Born in Syracuse, she lived most of her life in Fulton before moving to Cortland in 1985 and then to Ocala. She retired as an inspector with Coca-Cola Co., Cortland. She was a communicant of Our Lady of the Springs Church and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors: Her husband of 60 years, Harry; three daughters, Cheryl Keeney of Whispering Pines, N.C., Jacky Fahey of Homer and Cynthia Craig of Cowlesville; a sister, Pat Julian of Fulton; six grandchildren; three great- grandchildren. Services: Were in Ocala. Heirs Funeral Home, Ocala, had arrangements. Contributions: Alzheimer's Association of Central New York, 441 W. Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse 13204. [Source: clipping from either the Syracuse Post-Standard or the Herald-Journal, not dated.]
Laura married Living
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+ 90 F i. Living
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92 F iii. Living
44. Living (Lawrence Jerome "Quinny" CAPELS18, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)Living married Living
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+ 93 M i. Living
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+ 94 M ii. Living
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46. Living (Catherine J. CAPELS19, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)Living next married Living
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95 M i. Living
96 U ii. Living
97 U iii. Living
98 U iv. Living
99 U v. Living
100 U vi. Living51. Living (Mary Agnes "Mamie" CAPELS20, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)
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+ 101 F i. Living
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+ 102 F ii. Living
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+ 103 F iii. Living
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53. Living (Arthur D. CAPLES22, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)Living married Living
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105 M i. Living
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106 M ii. Living55. Living (Arthur D. CAPLES22, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)
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107 M i. Living
108 F ii. Living
109 F iii. Living
110 F iv. Living
111 M v. Living
112 F vi. Living59. Living (Living, Michael E.9, Roger E.1)
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113 M i. Living
114 M ii. Living
115 M iii. Living
116 M iv. Living
Living married Richard J. GUNNIP. Richard was born on January 13, 1931 in Syracuse, NY 34 and died on October 25, 1987 in Syracuse, NY, at age 56.
Children from this marriage were:
117 F i. Living
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118 M ii. Living61. Living (Edward Lester "Eddie" CAPELS25, Lester Henry CAPELS14, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)
Living married William Lorain SMITH. William was born on April 29, 1940, died on April 30, 1989 in Dewitt, NY, at age 49, and was buried on an unknown date in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt, NY, Lot 2.
Children from this marriage were:
119 F i. Kimberly Lorain SMITH was born on March 1, 1966 in Syracuse, NY died on April 16, 1975 in Syracuse, NY, at age 9, and was buried on an unknown date in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt, NY. (Father:Natural, Mother:Natural)
General Notes: Obituary for Kimberly L. SMITH, died April 16, 1975 Kimberly L. Smith, 9, of 211 Elliott St., died yesterday at State University Hospital after a long illness [leukemia]. Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William L. Smith, two brothers, Darin and Jamie, both at home; her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Bernice Smith, and her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Capels. Services will be at 9 a.m. tomorrow at the John C. Tindall Funeral Home, the Rev. John D. Roock officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. [source: either the Syracuse Herald-Journal or Post Standard, April 15, 1975; notes in brackets added by VC]
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121 M iii. Theodore SMITH was born on March 12, 1969 in Syracuse, NY died on April 4, 1969 in Syracuse, NY, and was buried on an unknown date in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt, NY. (Father:Natural, Mother:Natural)
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63. Living (Norman Alexander "Norm" CAPELS26, Lester Henry CAPELS14, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)Living next married Living
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Living next married George William HILL. George William HILL died on an unknown date in Syracuse Of Cancer.
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64. Living (Norman Alexander "Norm" CAPELS26, Lester Henry CAPELS14, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)Living next married Dale ROBINSON. Dale ROBINSON died on an unknown date in A Motorcycle Accident.
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+ 125 M i. Living
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126 F ii. Living
127 F iii. Living65. Living (Norman Alexander "Norm" CAPELS26, Lester Henry CAPELS14, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)
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128 M i. Living
129 M ii. Living66. Living (Norman Alexander "Norm" CAPELS26, Lester Henry CAPELS14, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)
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130 M i. Living68. Living (Norman Alexander "Norm" CAPELS26, Lester Henry CAPELS14, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)
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131 F i. Living
132 M ii. Living
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71. Living (Living, Lester Henry CAPELS14, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)Living next married Living
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134 M ii. Living72. Living (Living, Lester Henry CAPELS14, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)
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136 F ii. Living
137 M iii. Living75. Living (Living, Lester Henry CAPELS14, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)
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76. Living (Frederick James "Jim" CAPELS30, Lester Henry CAPELS14, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)Living next married Living
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139 F i. Living78. Living (Frederick James "Jim" CAPELS30, Lester Henry CAPELS14, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)
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140 M i. Living
141 M ii. Living
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142 F i. Living80. Living (Marialyce CAPELS33, Loren J. "Butch" CAPELS16, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)
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83. Living (Living, Loren J. "Butch" CAPELS16, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)Living married Living
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+ 145 F i. Living
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146 M ii. Living
147 F iii. Living
148 M iv. Living84. Living (Robert E. "Bopa" CAPELS36, Carroll Emmet CAPELS17, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)
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+ 150 F ii. Living
86. Living (John J. CAPELS41, Lawrence Jerome "Quinny" CAPELS18, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)Living married Living
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151 F i. Living87. Living (John J. CAPELS41, Lawrence Jerome "Quinny" CAPELS18, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)
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152 M i. Living
153 F ii. Living88. Living (Bernard L. CAPELS42, Lawrence Jerome "Quinny" CAPELS18, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)
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155 F ii. Living89. Living (Bernard L. CAPELS42, Lawrence Jerome "Quinny" CAPELS18, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)
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157 F ii. Living90. Living (Laura CAPELS43, Lawrence Jerome "Quinny" CAPELS18, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)
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159 F ii. Living91. Living (Laura CAPELS43, Lawrence Jerome "Quinny" CAPELS18, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)
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160 M i. Living
161 M ii. Living
162 M iii. Living
163 F iv. Living93. Living (Living, Lawrence Jerome "Quinny" CAPELS18, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)
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165 M ii. Living94. Living (Living, Lawrence Jerome "Quinny" CAPELS18, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)
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166 F i. Living101. Living (Living, Mary Agnes "Mamie" CAPELS20, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)
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168 M ii. Living102. Living (Living, Mary Agnes "Mamie" CAPELS20, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)
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169 M i. Living
170 F ii. Living103. Living (Living, Mary Agnes "Mamie" CAPELS20, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)
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171 M i. Living
172 M ii. Living104. Living (Living, Mary Agnes "Mamie" CAPELS20, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)
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173 F i. Living
174 F ii. Living
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175 M i. Living122. Living (Living, Edward Lester "Eddie" CAPELS25, Lester Henry CAPELS14, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)
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Children from this marriage were:
176 F i. Living
177 M ii. Living123. Living (Living, Norman Alexander "Norm" CAPELS26, Lester Henry CAPELS14, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)
Living married Living
Children from this marriage were:
178 M i. Living
Living next married Living
Children from this marriage were:
179 M i. Living
180 F ii. Living124. Living (Living, Norman Alexander "Norm" CAPELS26, Lester Henry CAPELS14, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)
Living married Living
Children from this marriage were:
181 M i. Living
182 U ii. Living
183 M iii. Living125. Living (Living, Norman Alexander "Norm" CAPELS26, Lester Henry CAPELS14, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)
Living married Living
Children from this marriage were:
184 M i. Living133. Living (Living, Living, Lester Henry CAPELS14, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)
Living married (name unknown).
Children from this marriage were:
185 F i. Living
186 F ii. Living135. Living (Living, Living, Lester Henry CAPELS14, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)
Living married Living
Children from this marriage were:
187 F i. Living143. Living (Living, Marialyce CAPELS33, Loren J. "Butch" CAPELS16, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)
Living married Living
Children from this marriage were:
188 M i. Living145. Living (Living, Living, Loren J. "Butch" CAPELS16, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)
Living married Living
Children from this marriage were:
189 F i. Living149. Living (Living, Robert E. "Bopa" CAPELS36, Carroll Emmet CAPELS17, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)
Living married Living
Children from this marriage were:
190 F i. Living
191 M ii. Living150. Living (Living, Robert E. "Bopa" CAPELS36, Carroll Emmet CAPELS17, Mary Agnes CARROLL4, Roger E.1)
Living married Living
Children from this marriage were:
192 M i. Living
193 F ii. Living
1. 1880 Census, Onondaga County, NY, Geddes Village, ED 174, SD 81, Vol. 91, page 54; stamped page 267.
2. Death Certificate, Loren Capels, 1/24/29.
3. Death Certificate, Roger C. Carroll, issued 8/27/17.
4. Death Certificate, Catherine Carroll, issued June 4, 1923.
5. Register of Marriages, Parkdale Presbyterian Church, Dunn Avenue, Toronto, May 3, 1916.
6. Catholic Cemetery Administration office, 2/27/2001.
7. West Monroe Cemetery Records Transcription, Oswego County, photocopy provided by B. Dix, Oswego County Historian.
8. 1900 Census, Onondaga County, SD 12, ED 115, sheet 14, 154 A.
9. Death Certificate, Lester Caples, issued November 11, 1916.
10. Death Certificate, Edward H. Capels, issued June 19, 1941.
11. Death Certificate, Laura Capels, issued March 2, 1916.
12. Obituary for Roger F. Capels, either Syacuse Herald-Journal or Post Standard, 06/12/67.
13. Obituary, Syracuse Herald-Journal, 9/12/84, for Lawrence J. Capels.
14. Obituary, Syracuse Herald-Journal, 9/12/84 for Lawrence J. Capels.
15. Obituary for William P. Capels, Syracuse Herald-Journal, Syracuse, NY, 8/8/81.
16. Obituary, Syracuse Herald-Journal, date unknown, for Catherine Reardon.
17. Obituary for Lawrence J. Capels, either Syacuse Herald-Journal or Post Standard, 07/20/1997.
18. Obituary for Thomas J. Capels, either Syacuse Herald-Journal or Post Standard, 09/29/1926.
19. Obituary, Syracuse Herald-Journal, 10/16/76, for Arthur D. Caples.
20. Social Security Application for William Andrew Capels, 105-05-3339, Dec. 1936.
21. Obituary, Syracuse Herald-Journal, 5/21/85, for William A. Capels.
22. John Longwill, Registrar, Extract of an Entry in a Register of Births kept at the General Registry Office, Edinburgh, Scotland.
23. Social Security Application for Edward Lester Capels, 263-12-0017, November 15, 1937.
24. Notes from Janie Tremont, November 3, 2001.
25. Obituary, St. Petersburg Times, 4/27/99.
26. Social Security Application for William Patrick Capels, 105-03-9895, December 11, 1936.
27. Liz Julian, message posted on McManus Geneology Forum, 12/21/98.
28. Obituary, Citizen Outlet, 1/24/79, for John J. Capels.
29. Letter from Kate Spies to Valerie Capels, 5/20/02.
30. Death Certificate, Boy Capels, issued March 4, 1918, New York State Dept. of Heath.
31. Obituary for Aloysious Schuh, either Syacuse Herald-Journal or Post Standard, 05/1946.
32. Obituary, Syacuse Herald-Journal, Syracuse Online Obituaries <http://www.syracuse.com>, for Marion J. Capels, 3/18/01.
33. Social Security Application for Dorothy Ann Hajski, 068-16-6041, June 28, 1939.
34. Carolyn Capels, e-mail to Valerie Capels, October 11, 2002.