Joseph Anthony Cappolano

ANCRAM — Joseph Anthony Cappolano died Nov. 23, 2010, at Columbia Memorial Hospital. He was 34.

Joseph was born Aug. 17, 1976, to Melba (Hutchins) and Joseph J. Cappolano of Winter Park, Fla.

He graduated from Stissing Mountain High School. Joseph was a talented artist, and enjoyed heavy metal music. He toured with Mary Magdalan and her band in the summer of 2010.

Joseph loved life and never met a stranger.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Nicholas Cappolano.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are under the care of the Valentine Funeral Home in Millerton.

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