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Obituary for Carl J Caprood Sr.

Carl J  Caprood Sr.
Queensbury
Carl J. Caprood Sr., 64, of Queensbury NY passed away at The Orchard Nursing Home, Granville, on Friday April 17, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Glens Falls NY, on July 29, 1950, he was the son of the late Roland and Dorothy (O’Brien) Caprood.

On August 30, 1969, Carl married the love of his life, Rebecca (Maille) Caprood, at Our Lady of Annunciation Parish; they spent 45 wonderful years together until her passing on November 2, 2014.

Carl served in the Army from 1969 to 1971, as a First Infantry Medic during the Vietnam War. He received many medals and awards for his service to his country. After he returned from the war he served as a Platoon Sargent for the National Guard for fifteen years. Carl loved his country, evident by his service and always said he would have served in Vietnam again if he could.

Carl enjoyed above all else, bowling and dancing with his late wife. He also loved fishing, swimming at the beach and listening to music. He enjoyed watching sports including the New York Yankees as well as the New York Giants. He was especially fond of family BBQ’s where he was considered the grill master.

Besides his parents and wife, Carl is predeceased by his brother, Richard Caprood.

Left to cherish his memory are his son, Carl J. Caprood Jr. and his wife, Kim; his daughter, Kimberly Caprood; brother, George Caprood; his two sisters, Pat Leahy and her husband, Frank and Sally Soave and her husband, Joe; his grandson, Anthony J. Caprood; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

At Carl’s request there will be no calling hours. Arrangements are in the care of M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 136 Main St. South Glens Falls, NY 12803. To view Carl’s Book of Memories and to post online condolences, please visit our website at www.kilmerfuneralhome.com.

Burial will be conducted at St. Alphonsus Cemetery on August 29, 2015 at 10 am.

Memorial donations in Carl’s name can be made to the Adirondack Vets House, Inc., 26 Pine St. Glens Falls, NY 12801.

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