Anthony P. Caputo

LEXINGTON: Age 83, died Friday, March 7, 2014 in his home from complications of cancer. He was born January 24, 1931 in Soveria, Italy, son of the late Daniel and Rose (Iona) Caputo. He emigrated to the United States when he was 5 years old and settled in Detroit with his family. He and Maral Molyneaux Belfore were married August 25, 1972 in Detroit, at which time they moved to Grosse Pointe Park to raise their combined family. Tony attended various Catholic boys’ schools in Detroit, including 2 years at Sacred Heart Seminary. He graduated college from the University of Detroit with a degree in philosophy. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in Germany during the Korean War. Tony worked at Cadillac Motors for 31 years; he retired as a Consumer Relations Director. Soon thereafter, he and Maral moved to Clinton Township. They lived there for 11 years until they moved to their cottage in Lexington in 1998. They also enjoyed a home in Fairfleld Glade, TN. Tony was a member of St. Denis Church, Lexington; St. Francis of Assisi Church, Fairfield Glade, TN; and the Italian American Chamber of Commerce of Michigan. When his kids were younger, he managed the Babe Ruth San Francisco Giants, who won the Grosse Pointe World Series in 1975. While at Cadillac he played on their golf league and was shortstop for their softball team. He continued playing softball on a senior league in Clinton Township. In recent years, he enjoyed growing his vegetable garden, cooking, playing golf and having his children and grandchildren around him. Surviving are his wife Maral; nine children: Dawn (Ken) Mullens of Grosse Pointe Woods, Daniel (Renee) Caputo of Attica, Dean (April) Caputo of Grosse Pointe Woods, Dave (Jean) Caputo of Columbus, OH, Tom (Cathy) Caputo of Richmond, Tim (Nicole) Caputo of Livonia, Barbara (John Hartman) Belfore of Grosse Pointe Park, Gary (Jessica) Belfore of Scottsdale, AZ and Jill (Chuck Pappas) Belfore of Troy; twenty one grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren and a brother Victor Caputo of Tuscon, AZ. A memorial service will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday, March 15 at St. Denis Church, 5366 Main, Lexington. Visitation begins at the church at 10 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Denis Church (Ave Maria Parish).

Anthony P. Caputo

January 24, 1931 - March 7, 2014