Obituary: Erminia (Mickey) Cappiello, 89, Of Danbury

Information and Photo Courtesy Cornell Memorial Home

DANBURY, CT —Our hearts are heavy as we all mourn the loss of our beloved older sister and Aunt

Erminia (Mickey) Cappiello. Erminia was known for having a big heart, and she leaves behind a legacy of warmth, love, and generosity.

Erminia was born on Oct. 18, 1933, in Danbury, daughter to the late Antonio and Grace Freda Cappiello.

After graduating from Danbury High School in 1952, Erminia applied her diligence and ability to connect with others to several employment pursuits, the most notable being her work as a switchboard operator followed by purchasing for Preferred Utilities in Danbury; a position she held for 45 years. She also enjoyed positions she held at the Roterphone Answering Service, Danbury Hospital and Jim Barberie’s Restaurant where she was revered by customers for many years. She was loved and respected by all.

Erminia was very dedicated to her family and was known for capturing family memories with photos. She seemed to always have a camera ready to memorialize special moments and important milestones for her large and loving family. In her youth, Erminia was an inspired singer and had been in a multitude of shows in many venues which focused on country western music. Singing country western music was another passion of Erminia’s life.

Erminia was the oldest of eight children. She is survived by her sisters Mary Grace Cappiello of Danbury, and Catherine Clayton of Bethel, as well as her brothers Matthew Cappiello and sister-in-law Renee Cappiello of Danbury; Frank Cappiello of Danbury; Vincent Cappiello and sister-in-law Barbara of Mt. Pleasant, SC; sister-in-law Diane Cappiello of Prospect, and Michael Cappiello of Danbury. She was predeceased by her brother Nicholas Cappiello of Prospect, sisters-in-law Anita Cappiello and Paula Cappiello, and brother-in-law Scott Clayton. She also leaves behind 17 nieces and nephews, 39 great nieces and nephews and 9 great, great nieces and nephews.

Erminia passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, at the Glen Hill Genesis Health Care Center in Danbury. She will be greatly missed but will always be remembered as the matriarch of the Cappiello family.

Calling hours will be held Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White Street, Danbury, CT 06810. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, 8 Robinson Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810. Interment will be at St. Peters Cemetery, 71 Lake Avenue Ext. Danbury, CT.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association.