Grace C. Capuano

Grace C. Capuano, 91, of Bethlehem died on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at the VNA Hospice House of St. Luke's.

She was born September 11, 1916 in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Rocco and Antoinette Marinaccio Carchio.

Grace was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Anthony M. "Tony" Capuano on October 9, 2007.

In addition to being a dedicated mother and wife, she was the owner of Grace's Yarn and Gift Shop on 4th and Williams Streets in Bethlehem from 1947-1962 and assisted her husband in his business, Cappy's Shoe Repair, from 1962-1965.

Grace is a member of Our Lady of Pompeii Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Bethlehem

She is survived by her sisters, Lucy, wife of John Gorcsan of Ft. Hill and Anne, wife of George Marinkovich of Dillon, Montana and her brothers, John Carchio husband of Teresa of Lower Saucon Twp. and Francis Carchio husband of Patricia of Bethlehem Twp. Grace is also survived by several nieces and nephews

Grace was predeceased by her daughters, Antoinette and Tina as well as her brothers Anthony Carchio and Rocco Carchio, Jr. and her sisters, Mamie Verdensky and Mary Anne Tonetti.

A visitation will be held at Connell Funeral Home, Inc. 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem on Friday, November 2, 2007 from 8-9:00 AM.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the church, 826 E 4th St, Bethlehem PA 18015 on Friday, November 2, 2007 at 9:30 AM.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the church.