Genevieve E. Magario Capatosti
Brownsville
Genevieve E. Magario Capatosti, 90, of Brownsville, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, February 28, 2025, with her beloved daughter, Jennifer by her side.
She was born on July 15, 1934 in Allison #2, daughter of the late Frederick and Mary Marino Magario
She was a lifetime member of The Historic Church of St. Peter in Brownsville.
Genevieve was a lifetime member and held various leadership positions and offices with The Rosa Garabaldi Frank Ricco Sons of Italy Lodge #1818, Hiller Fire Hall Ladies Auxiliary, Brownsville Chamber of Commerce. Genevieve was instrumental in the starting of Brownsville’s Annual Light Up Night. Genevieve and her brother, Ernie, co-owned Ernie’s Hardware and Variety Store in Brownsville. She was also a member of The Brownsville Garden Club.
Besides her parents, Genevieve was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Armand “Mundo” Capatosti; brother, Ernie Magario; and sister, Theresa Suranski.
She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer L. Assad and her husband, Andy; her two grandchildren, whom she adored, Dr. Taylor Assad and Hunter Assad; niece, Claudia Shaheen; three nephews: Ricky, Charlie and Eric Suranski; cousins: Jody DelVerme, Cheryl Carlucci, Phillip Carlucci, Doug Carlucci, Rosalyn Sally, Joanne Marino, Jackie Francis and Anthony Marino; Godchildren: Greg Carlucci, Dr. Jesse Sally, Leanna Sally and Rebecca DeMase; and her lifelong friend, Audrey “Toots” Marker.
Jennifer would like to extend a personal thank you to the staff of Jennie’s Personal Care Home and Alle Flick and Janet Frankos for their wonderful and compassionate care of her mother.
Friends will be received in THE SKIRPAN FUNERAL HOME, 135 Park Street, Brownsville, from 2 to 8 p.m. on Monday and until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, where a Prayer Service will be held followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at The Historic Church of St. Peter – Brownsville, with the Reverend Father Efren Ambre as Celebrant. Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park.
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