Francesco Cappello, 72, of Palmyra, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, at MS Hershey Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Rosaria (Cucuzza) Cappello, with whom he celebrated 18 years of marriage.

Francesco was born in Sicily on Dec. 4, 1953, to the late Salvatore and Giuseppa (Gandolfo) Cappello. He was in the masonry business. He attended Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Palmyra. He enjoyed sports, especially soccer, traveling, singing in a band, fishing, visiting the casino, and building and working in the masonry field. Francesco also enjoyed drinking red wine. Francesco will always be remembered for “always being right.”

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are his children, Denis Scorzo, Salvatore Cappello, Daniele Cappello, Claudia Cappello, Guiseppe Michaelangelo Giunta, Salvatore Giunta, David Giunta, Maria Scavone, Rosaria Jimeniz, Lucia Vaccerella, Emanuella Beard, Diana Moyer, and Christine Corl, 26 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; siblings, Rosario Cappello and Zina Cappello; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Angelo Cappello.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, at 11 a.m., at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 300 W. Pine St., Palmyra. Interment will be at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The 4 Diamonds Fund, fourdiamonds.org. Kreamer Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. are in care of the arrangements.

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