Ronald Capretta dies at 55

Ronald C. Capretta
Ronald C. Capretta, 55, of Canfield, Ohio, passed away Saturday, Dec. 17, 2005, after a strong fight with liver cancer.

Ron was a beloved husband, proud father, and a loving son, brother, and uncle. He was born June 25 in Akron, graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School, and was a member of the Ohio National Guard. He spent all of his life in the newspaper business, most recently as the director of marketing and advertising for the Vindicator in Youngstown, Ohio. He also put in many years of service at other newspapers, including the Akron Beacon Journal, the Lorain Morning Journal, the Lansing State Journal, the Fort Myers News Press, and the Cincinnati Enquirer. Ron was an avid golfer and a member of the Salem Golf Club.

He is survived by his wife, Donna (Paulini) Capretta of Canfield, Ohio; parents, Alfred and Pauline (Jacoby) Capretta of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; daughter, Amy Capretta of Cincinnati, Ohio; sons, Ryan Capretta and Adam Capretta of Canfield, Ohio, and Michael Miller of Mogadore, Ohio. He was the brother to Laura (Charles) Marino of Stow; uncle to Matthew Marino and Allison Marino of Stow.

Friends may call on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Fox Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman, Ohio. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Christine Church, 3165 S. Schenley Ave., Youngstown.
(Fox Funeral Home, 330-788-5044.)
[Akron Beacon Journal, Akron, OH Tuesday, December 20, 200, page B5. col. 3]