Raymond Caparros
November 11, 1928 ~ September 30, 2005
Raymond Caparros, 76, of Weirton, passed away Friday, September 30, 2005 at the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Born November 11, 1928 in Canton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Ramon and Rosa Ampudia Caparros. Raymond was also preceded in death by his wife Dora Arlene Daniels Caparros on October 25, 1997.
With 45 years of service, Raymond retired from Weirton Steel where he was a buggy driver in the Tin Mill. He was an independent sign painter, calligrapher and artist, as well as an avid jazz fan, boater and ballroom dancer. He was a member of the Memorial Baptist Church, Weirton Elks Lodge 1801, Woodcarvers Association, Pittsburgh Jazz Society, Weirton Christian Center Board of Directors, Tri State Wheelers, and the Funseekers Club. He served as Past President of the WSX 25-Year Club and WV American Baptist Men.Ray also served as a missionary in Central America through the Baptist Church. He was a former member of the Lions Club and was a former scout leader. He served in the US Coast Guard during the Korean Conflict.
Raymond’s survivors include his son Raymond “Buck” Caparros and his wife Kelly of Weirton; daughter Ramaine Turrentine and her husband Mike of Steubenville; sisters Dolly Caparros of Weirton, Juanita Vagnozzi of Fairfax, VA and Rose Peters and her husband Dick of Topsail, NC; 2 grandchildren Sam and Leah and his companion Jacqueline Woods of Weirton.
The family will receive friends Monday 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Funeral services and burial will be held at the convenience of the family.
Please consider a contribution in memory of Raymond to the Greater Weirton Senior Citizens Center, 3539 Main Street, Weirton, WV 26062.
Share tributes with his family at www.grecohertnick.com
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
Our deepest sympathy to the Caparros family…Rest in Peace, and may the family find comfort in his memory. Mark & Roxanne Sonder Brandon Battista Anthony Vagnozzi
Dear Ramaine and Bucky–So sorry to hear of your beloved dad’s passing. He was always so upbeat and smiling. My deepest sympathy,
Ramaine & Bucky, We were sadden to hear about your Dad. He was a good person & we have many fond memories of your Mom & Dad, especially the christian fellowship we all shared at church. God Bless both of you and your family’s. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We shared a lot of good times with Ray and his family. We remember him as a fun-loving and happy person. He will be deeply missed. Our sympathy goes out to his family. Paul and Mary Jo Burton
Dear Ramaine and Bucky, I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Even though it has been many, many years since I moved from Weirton and have seen you all, I remember well the fun times that our families had together. May God be with you during this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathy on your father’s passing away. Our thoughtsand prayers are with you. May he rest in Peace.
Dear Ramaine & Bucky, We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. He was a very nice & good humored man. We always enjoyed his presence. May God comfort you both.
I extend to the family my sympathy for their loss. Mr. Caparros was a very nice man who appreciated fine music and was a faithful supporter of our jazz series . “May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest” (Wm. Shakespeare)
Dear Bucky & Ramaine, Those we hold most dear never truly leave us…they live on in the kindness they showed, the comfort they shared, and the love they brought into our lives. May memories bring you comfort and keep your loved one close in heart. Sherry & Eddie Jones.
Dear Ramaine and Bucky, My deepest sympathy to you both. We have known each other since 1st Grade, Ramaine our mothers were homeroom mothers together many times @ Edgewood. I got to work with your Dad in the Tin Mill before he retired. He was always a class act. I realize what a loss it is I lost my mother 7 yrs. ago and a week never goes by that I don’t think about her. You will always have your memories to cherish. May God Bless you and your families. Sincerely, Mark Cummings and family
Dear Dolly, So sorry to read about the passing of your brother. You have my deepest sympathy. Love, Gerry LaPosta Banketas