John Capeta

John Capeta, 85, of North Canton passed away on Saturday, March 1 in St. Luke's Lutheran Home of North Canton.

John was born in Sona, Romania, on March 28, 1928, the son of the late Ioan and Maria (Ciltea) Capeta; also preceded in death by sister and brother-in-law Anna and Aurel Binig; sister-in-law Aurica Capeta; brother-in-law Matie Dragicui as well as an infant sister Olivia.

Employed as a machine operator at the Ford Motor Co. of Canton for 38 years retiring in 1991. A 32nd Degree Mason of the Masonic Lodge # 60, Member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Canton, and the Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem Chapter 54.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Martha (Cojocar) Capeta, married May 20, 1956; daughter Marilee Capeta of Columbus; two sons John (Monette) Capeta of North Canton, Michael (Amy) Capeta of Green; two sisters Marcella Capeta of Palm Springs, CA, Olivia Dragicui of Sona, Romania; brother Florin Capeta of Canton and five grandchildren, Korey, Tyler, Connor, Emily and Nathaniel.

Funeral Services will be held in the St. George Romanian Orthodox Church of Canton at 10:00 AM on Friday, March 7th, with Very Rev. Fr. George J. Treff officiating. Masonic Service will be held on Thursday at 5 PM; Saracusta service will be held also on Thursday starting at 7:30 PM. Friends are invited to call on Thursday from 5PM – 8 PM and Friday one-hour prior to service. All services and calling hours will be held in the church.  Burial in Forest Hill Cemetery.

Family requests donations to St. George Romanian Orthodox Church 144 30th Street NW Canton, OH 44709 or Crossroads Hospice 3743 Boettler Oakes Drive, Suite E Uniontown, OH 44685.

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