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Obituary For Frank James Kapela
Frank James Kapela, a dedicated and loving husband, father, and friend, was called home to be with God, on Sunday, November 20, 2022, after a battle with cancer. Frank was born to Frank and Louise (Kluczynski) Kapela in Baltimore, MD. He graduated from Patterson Park High School before enlisting in the US Air Force. He proudly served in the Air Force, where they moved him to Kirtland AFB. It was in Albuquerque, Frank settled, starting his career and his family. Frank was a Master Machinist, retiring after 30 years, as a Branch Chief of the Research and Development Shops for the Department of Defense. He enjoyed model building, gun smithing, and restoring old cars, trucks and motorcycles. He Loved Corvettes! He was a true lake lover- relishing every moment he could spend camping on the beach, boating and sailing and enjoying time with his family. He loved the many trips to Mexico with Barbara. He was a loyal member of the American Legion, Post #44 and the Moose Lodge #2050. Frank is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Barbara Ann Kapela; his sons- Kenneth Kapela and Jeff Kapela and wife, Silke; siblings: Betty Cobb of Newport Beach, CA, Janet Ross of Westchester, PA, and Michael Kapela of Baltimore, MD; 3 grandchildren: Kira Kapela, Logan Kapela, and Jasmine Otte; and 1 great-granddaughter, Sylvie Otte. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Joseph Kapela and Louise Mary Kapela; and his brother, Robert Louis Kapela. A Memorial Service in Frank’s honor will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at 2:00 P.M. at Kirikos Family Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be announced at the American Legion at a later date.
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Janette Carlton sent The Loving Light Dishgarden for Frank James Kapela - December 05, 2022
Our deepest condolences. Love and prayers, Bob and Jan Carlton
His passing is our loss. Frank was a good friend, exceptionally talented, Dand always willing to help. I remember the pizza and beer after the Corvette meetings, the trips to Pomona, and the good times. With sincere condolences. Steve Haydu and family.
Memories? Too many to share--but the one I treasure the most is the one when we were little and woke up to the sound of "Santa" and secretly peeked at his Helpers! XO, Betty
Grew up with Frank. Stan Marzec nickname "Zeke". As a kid we all hung around together. He would knock on my door and holler out at the top of his lungs "Zeke, time to go" He made beautiful flying model aircraft. We went our separate ways after we both join the Air Force.
Barbara and Family, I would like you to know that Frank will be missed by a bunch of guys & gals that worked with & for him . I will miss him even though haven't seen you guys in years . Love & sadness Chuck & Kathy Roberts
To the family of Frank, he will truly be missed, he was a hoot at the bars and always getting dean in trouble! May he rest in peace and prayers to the family. Mona and dean
So long Frank....................Ken..............
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