Anthony R. Capwell, “Tony”, age 62 passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, while on hospice at Unity Hospital.
Tony was born on October 21, 1959, in Batavia, NY, to the late Roy and Barbara Kelsey Capwell.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Darleen (Burns) Capwell; his three children, Jessica (Marion) Franks, Christopher (Trish) Muniak, and Jenilee (John) Bernardini; his treasured grandchildren, Wade and Macey, Emma and Ethan, and Elijah, Josiah and Judah; Brothers, Thomas (Debbie) Capwell and Theodore (Lynn) Capwell; sisters, Kathleen (Don) Reeb, Kathryn (John) George, and Kimberly (Mike) Lang; and many loved nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Tony graduated from Alexander High School in 1977. Growing up he helped on the family farm. Throughout his life he enjoyed spending time with his longtime friends. He was a longstanding resident of Darien, NY. Tony retired as a correctional officer at Wyoming Correctional Facility, with 25 years of service, in 2009. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, spending time outdoors. and giving his grandchildren rides on his Kubota.
There will be a Celebration of Life on Sunday, April 3, 2022, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Attica-Wyoming QWL Building, 639 Exchange Street, Attica, NY. Calling Hours will be from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, with a small service at 4:00 pm. Dinner will immediately follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital .