[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 48 (Wednesday, March 26, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E441]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     REMEMBERING JOSEPH CAPOBIANCO

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 26, 2014

  Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mr. 
Joseph Capobianco, who passed on Wednesday, January 29th in Columbus, 
Ohio at the age of 67. Joseph was a dear friend of mine, and I am 
grateful for his support over the years.
   Joseph was born in Gaeta, Italy to his loving parents, the late 
Luigi and Antonetta Capobianco. He spent his childhood in Italy but 
immigrated to Boston at the age of 10 to begin a new life in the United 
States.
   Joseph dedicated much of his time to St. Brendan the Navigator 
Catholic Church, which he served proudly for many years. During his 
service he was significantly involved in Cum Christo, the Lay Catholic 
Renewal Movement, and also spent time performing prison ministry. In 
addition to serving his church, Joseph found great joy in playing golf 
and spending time with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed travelling 
with his loving wife Linda, particularly back to Italy.
   Joseph will be dearly missed by Linda; his son, Louis; his 
grandchildren, Maggie, Joseph and Lily; his sisters, Alesandra DiCecca 
and Erasma Simeone; his brother, Cosmo, and a number of nieces and 
nephews. Joseph's passing will be felt by the greater community, as he 
touched the lives of everyone around him. I am proud to have known such 
a philanthropic and compassionate Ohioan.

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