Christopher William Caprara Obituary (1966 - 2016)

Winthrop ~ Christopher William “Vinnie” Caprara, 50, passed away at his childhood home, October 10, 2016 due to complications following a recent surgery. Chris was surrounded by family at his passing. Christopher was born in New York, New York, on April 21, 1966, the son of Victor and Carol (Nole) Caprara. Chris moved from Riverdale, New York with his family at the age of six, and he resided in Winthrop most of his life. He graduated from Winthrop High School; then went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Business at Saint Anselm College, where he met the love of his life, Linda (Stevens) Caprara, whom he later married on August 21, 1993. Chris and Linda were together over 30 amazing years. A loving son, brother, husband, and father, Chris valued family above all else. On February 22, 2004, Chris and Linda’s family was complete with the arrival of their beautiful baby girl, Cayla Rose. She is the greatest blessing, and joy of Chris’s life. Chris was an entrepreneur at heart. He worked diligently to build C.Caprara Food Service Equipment to become a successful local Maine business, with his brother Carl, and his parents. In work and in Chris’s personal life, he was a man of generosity who supported others along the way. Chris gave of his time and his resources to those in need. Chris was an avid outdoorsman, who took great interest in hunting and fishing with those who were close to him. Chris took special pride in his small farm, spending hours with Linda and Cayla, tending to the sheep and the cows. Chris understood that happiness was found in living simply and fully. Many memories will be cherished from times spent with family and great friends, at home, at camp, and on the golf course. Chris was predeceased by his grandparents, William and Teresa Caprara; Nicholas and Angela Nole, and Father- in- law, Donald Stevens Chris is survived by his wife Linda; daughter Cayla; parents, Victor and Carol Caprara; siblings, Carl and wife, Jodi Caprara; Victoria (Caprara) Scott and husband William; Nicole Caprara; mother in law, Margaret Stevens; sister in law, Donna Fialkievicz and husband Joe, Sue Lombardi and husband Michael; nephews and nieces; Ben, Jack and Hanna Caprara; Vincent, Vita, and Rocco Scott; Ben Fialkievicz; Michael and Angela Lombardi; and many special friends. Relatives and friends are invited to visit Friday, Oct. 14th from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home, 62 Bowdoin St., Winthrop. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Route 133, Winthrop, with Rev. Francis Morin, Celebrant. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Memorial and Honor Program, St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. www.stjude.org 1-800-805-5856 Memories, condolences and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of our website at www.khrfuneralhomes.com