Obituary of Cathy Marie Capanzano

Cathy Marie Capanzano, 65, of Cortland, NY, died peacefully in her sleep on October 27, 2012 after a long illness. Cathy was a devoted wife, mother of two and cherished grandmother of five. Cathy was born in Roanoke, VA, the daughter of Morris and Frances Thompson. Cathy was employed at the JM Murray Center for several years as a Program Director and Services Coordinator where she influenced many lives. Cathy is survived by her husband and caregiver, Dr. Charles Capanzano, of Cortland, NY; her son and daughter-in-law, Ken and Lynn Johnston, of Conyers, GA and her daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Monty Jenkins, of Winston, GA; her father, Morris Thompson, of Colonial Heights, VA; grandchildren Dillon Delhoney, Alan Johnston, Adelyn Johnston, David Jenkins, and Gracie Jenkins. Step daughter Stacey Capanzano of Portland OR and step son joshua Capanzano of Cortland NY. Brother Steve Thompson sister Janie Thompson of VA. Several nieces, nephews, cousins,extended relatives and close friends Cathy was predeceased by her mother, first husband William Johnston, and other relatives and close friends. The family will receive visitors from 11:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at Wright-Beard Funeral Home, 9 Lincoln Ave, Cortland,NY with a memorial service at noon. To honor this loving, wise and compassionate woman , memorial contributions in Cathy's name my be directed to the charity of one's choice in lieu of flowers to offer on line condolences visit www.wright-beard.com Charlie, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your wife. My thoughts are with you and your family as you grieve her loss and celebrate her life. Garra Lloyd-Lester To Charley and the family. I was so sad to hear of Kathy's passing. She was one of the 1st people I met when I started working in Cortland. She was always such a positive and delightful person to work with or just interact with in the community. Many fond memories... Tony Charlie & Family....so sorry to hear of Cathy's passing. She was a neat lady, and we had some good times together with the Murray Center crew. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Joan Stivers ...I knew cathy when I first started working at the Jm murray center back in 1993on squaire street before moving to rt 113very easy person to talk to and helped me a lot thank you cathy robert f Dexter Charlie - My sincere condolences to you and your family with your wife's passing. Joy