Eugene N. Capristo

Eugene N. Capristo

William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | June 05, 2025

Eugene N. "Gene" Capristo, 97, of Duquesne entered into eternal rest on Wednesday June 4, 2025 peacefully at Kane Community Living Center, McKeesport. Born November 24, 1927 in Duquesne, he was the son of the late Frank and Rose (Madero) Capristo and the beloved husband of the late Ann Catherine (Husar) Capristo who passed in 2018. Gene was a member of Holy Trinity Church of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish and the former Christ the Light of the World Parish in Duquesne. For over thirty years Gene was the proprietor of Capristo's Barber Shop in Duquesne and an employee at the former U.S. Steel Corporation in Duquesne. He served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII and served the City of Duquesne as a councilman for twenty years. A great and loving father to his daughter, Cindy (Dennis) Caiarelli and his son, Dean (Susan) Capristo. He also was the proud Pap to his grandsons, Ryan (Vicki) and Nathan Caiarelli and four great grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Ava, Cami and Mia. He will be greatly missed. See you later dad. Love ya! Rest in peace.

Per his wishes all services are private and entrusted to the William S. Skovranko Memorial Home Inc., Duquesne.

Eugene N. "Gene" Capristo, 97, of Duquesne entered into eternal rest on Wednesday June 4, 2025 peacefully at Kane Community Living Center, McKeesport. Born November 24, 1927 in Duquesne, he was the son of the late Frank and Rose (Madero) Capristo and the beloved husband of the late Ann Catherine (Husar) Capristo who passed in 2018. Gene was a member of Holy Trinity Church of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish and the former Christ the Light of the World Parish in Duquesne. For over thirty years Gene was the proprietor of Capristo's Barber Shop in Duquesne and an employee at the former U.S. Steel Corporation in Duquesne. He served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII and served the City of Duquesne as a councilman for twenty years. A great and loving father to his daughter, Cindy (Dennis) Caiarelli and his son, Dean (Susan) Capristo. He also was the proud Pap to his grandsons, Ryan (Vicki) and Nathan Caiarelli and four great grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Ava, Cami and Mia. He will be greatly missed. See you later dad. Love ya! Rest in peace.

Per his wishes all services are private and entrusted to the William S. Skovranko Memorial Home Inc., Duquesne.

Originally published June 05, 2025.

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