Lou Capano, a veteran member of the CSBL, passed away January 8, 2011. Over the years, he not only won many basketball medals with CSBL teams in the Empire State Games, but he also consistantly brought home medals in the discus, shot put and javelin. We miss Lou, and we send our sincere sympathy to his family
WYNANTSKILL Louis Capano, 77, of Wynantskill died January 8, 2011 peacefully at home. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late Louis and Mary Capano and husband for 49 years of Carol Dayton Capano. Lou was educated in Troy schools and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He had been employed at Behr-Manning; in his own business, Z and C Painting Contractors; Wise Potato Chip Distributors; and at Emma Willard School where he also served as a volunteer track coach. He also loved coaching youth track in area, fishing, hunting and being a volunteer fireman. He loved the Yankees and Giants and excelled at sports, winning many medals in national, state and local senior track and field competitions and was a member of the Colonie Senior Basketball League. Lou was a good man. He is also survived by his son, Mark C. Capano; his daughter, Catherine McCraw; four grandchildren, Laura Capano, E.J. Dennis, Jason M. Capano and Alicia M. Capano; several great-grandchildren; a sister, Ann (John) McGrath; and several nieces and nephews. Lou was predeceased by two sons, Louis and Larry Capano and by his brother, James Capano. The family wishes to thank Community Hospice for their extraordinary care and for the love and support of our many friends. The funeral will be Thursday at 10:30 a.m. from the Daniel D. Purcell Funeral Home, 510 Pawling Ave. at Parkview Court, Troy and at 11:30 a.m. at St. Jude the Apostle Church, Wynantskill where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Troy. Donations in Lou’s memory may be made to Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144.