Antonio Caporale

Antonio Caporale, 88, passed away on December 11, 2024, after a long illness. Antonio was born on April 17, 1936, to the late Giuseppe Caporale and Silvia Gentile, in Palomonte, Italy.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Josephine; children, Joseph and Tony; daughters-in-law, Aizhan and Barbara; grandchildren, Margaret, Christopher, Adiya, John, Michael, and Matthew; sister, Maria; brother, Pietro; and many beloved brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, and cousins.

Antonio (or Tony), affectionately dubbed “the Mayor of Downtown,” was a fixture in the Downtown section of Jersey City, where he lived and worked most of his life. Walking throughout his adopted city, he made many friends and admirers. Tony’s greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends -- enjoying a good meal, making sly jokes, and helping everyone along the way. A gifted cabinetmaker and carpenter, Tony was a valued professional in his field who was also happy to share his skills with family, friends, and acquaintances.

Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Giuseppe and Silvia, and by his brothers Umberto and Gerardo.

Visitation will be from 12:00 to 4:00 pm on December 15, 2024, at Riotto Funeral Home & Cremation Company (3205 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07306) (For GPS navigation it is best to use our parking lot address: 14 Stagg Street.) There will be a mass of Christian burial at Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church (344 6th Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302) at 11:00 am on December 16, 2024. Thereafter, Antonio will be transported to Holy Name Mausoleum (823 West Side Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306), which will be his final resting place.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org.