Violet Capritta

September 11, 1922 - October 8, 2016

Violet Capritta, 94 of Pueblo passed away at home with her family by her side, October 7, 2016. Born September 11, 1922 in Pueblo. Preceded in death by her parents, Angela and Nick Radakovich; husband, Andrew Capritta; and son, Nick Capritta; siblings Mike 9Virginia) Riddock, Irene (Albert) Jamnik, Daisy (Harold) Pryor, Mildred (Brian) Gentry, Dan Radakovich; in laws, Andrew and Carmen Capritta, Matt (Adeline) Capritta, Anthony (Mary Jane) Caprita, Virginia (Tom) Whitaker, and Angelo Capritta. Survived by her daughter, Carol and very special son in law, Sam Genova; grandchildren, Damian (Fran) Capritta, Bret (Coral) Capritta; great grandchildren, Rayna, Nikki Dian, Angelina, and Deven Capritta; and one great great grandchild; sisters in law, Stella Radakovich, and Joyce Capritta; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Violet worked many years at St. Mary Corwin and was part owner of Capritta;s Oasis which she worked with her husband and son. She loved being with her friends and customers at the bar and loved spending time with her grandchildren when she got to see them. The family would like to thank Dr. Stjernholm and his nurse Shirley for always being there for us when they needed them. Thank you to her caregivers, Erika, Tara, Patricia, and Connie for taking care of her and especially Irene Garcia for loving and caring for her. We do not know what we would have done without her. The family will receive friends from 5:00pm, to 7:00pm, Wednesday, Oct 12, 2016 at Roselawn Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be 10:30am, Thursday, Oct 13, 2016 at Roselawn Funeral Home Chapel. Interment to follow at Roselawn Cemetery.