Richard Capelli (1937-2019)

Richard A. Cappelli, 82, of Hershey, passed away at Hershey Medical Center on September 9, 2019. Rich was born in Hershey on June 13, 1937, the son of the late Emolo and Helen (Menicheschi) Cappelli. He was a graduate of Hershey high school and Penn State University. He enjoyed his teaching career for 37 years in Mechanicsburg PA. Rich married Sandra Brown at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church, in White Oak Maryland, On September 27 1969. He was a member of Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Hershey. Rich was always proud of his Italian heritage and is featured in the WITF production of "Growing Up in Hershey." His friends and family will miss his kind spirit and his jovial personality. Rich's likability transcends across every generation. Rich is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sandra Cappelli, son, R. Craig Cappelli, daughter, Claudia Cappelli (Matt Powell), and four grandchildren, Trent Cappelli, Ava Cappelli, Claire Powell and Jackson Powell; and sister, Elaine (Cappelli) Wickard.

​The funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26 at Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Hershey. The family will receive guests after the mass. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Saint Joan of Arc Parish or Mohler Senior Center in Hershey. www.pennlive.com/obits