John reached 95 years, surrounded by family, he had his cake and coffee for his birthday.

He was born in San Francisco and graduated from Mission High. First generation Italian, and lived in an Italian neighborhood.

He worked in management in grocery stores in the Bay Area for over 50 years.

John is survived by his wife of 72 years, Nancy Ann Capelli, his daughter Tina Capelli Crabtree, and son John Capelli, his grandchildren Ronnie Crabtree, Vanessa Minahan, husband Mike Minahan, Gina Gendotti Pleve, his great-grandaughters Alexis, and Emma Minahan and numerous cousins, family and friends.

He is now dancing in heaven with his daughter, Paula and brother Joe.

Services will be held at Crippen and Flynn Carlmont Chapel, 1111 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont, CA on February 8, 2024 at 11:00 AM. Reception to follow.