Charles DeCapri, 91
DOVER - Charles "Chuck" DeCapri passed away June 24, 2021 at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford. Chuck was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. on December 16, 1929, the son of the late Charles and Florence DeCapri.
After graduation from high school, he worked in his father's restaurant Chuck's Lunch until entering the U.S. Navy in 1950. Chuck was a Korean War Veteran and was honorably discharged in August of 1954. He became involved again in the hospitality industry working at Grant's and Valley Dairy in Pennsylvania. He retired and moved to Richmond, Va. and then to Dover, Del. to help care for his elderly father until his passing in 1993. Chuck made Dover his home.
He was a parishioner of The Church of The Holy Cross where he served several years as an usher. Besides Chuck he was also known as Chuckie and Uncle Speedy and loved keeping in touch with his nieces and nephews. He loved the ladies, talking about the Navy days and an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. In his spare time he enjoyed raising his Saint Bernard puppies.
Besides his parents; he was preceded in death by his wife, Ella Mae Johnson; a brother Robert DeCapri; and sister, Barbara Fazio.
Chuck is survived by his sister, Judith Dewey of Dover, Del.; many nieces and nephews in DE,VA,IL,FL and CA; and special friends, Sarah and Jake Zeece.
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered 10 a.m. Tuesday July 6, 2021 at The Church of The Holy Cross, 631 S. State St., Dover followed by Military Honors.
Visitation will be held 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday July 5, 2021 at The Funeral Home of Michael J. Ambruso, 1175 S. State St., Dover, Del. Interment will be 10 a.m. Thursday July 8, 2021 in Delaware Veterans Memorial Park, Bear, Del.
Family requests donations in his memory to The Church of The Holy Cross, Dover, Del.
Condolences and memories may be shared via www.ambruso.com