John Sidney Capo

John Sidney Capo, 69, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away on November 1, 2012. He was born on February 26, 1943 in St. Augustine, FL to parents Ronald Victor and Evelyn Roche Capo. Sidney was a lifelong resident of Northeast Florida. He served his country honorably in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. Sidney was of the Baptist faith and a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church. He retired as a Historical Carpenter for National Parks. Sidney was an avid Horticulturist and enjoyed fishing and crabbing. He was a volunteer for the Green Cove Springs Food Pantry and was famous for his Datil hot sauce and peppers. Sidney loved family gatherings and will be greatly missed by all who loved him. He was predeceased by his parents; brother, Jerry William; his sister, Barbara Ezelle and step-daughter, Zoeann Moss. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who loved him dearly. Survivors include his loving wife of 10 years, Gloria A. Capo; son, Brian S. Capo (Teresa); step-son, James Lagasse; step-daughters, Linda Dixon (Cecil), Angie Saunders, Becky Clark (George) and Bernadine Gendron; brothers, Robert Capo (Kathy) and Donald Capo (Jeannette); 10 grandchildren, Emily Capo, Mallory and Nicholas Dixon, Josh Saunders, Lindsey Denmark, Amy Harding, Douglas and Chris Hill, Melody Urban and Kimberly Gendron; 4 great-grandchildren, Tyrone, Holden, Joey and Creed. Funeral services will be on Tuesday November 6, 2012 at 4:00 pm in the Broadus-Raines chapel. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm until service time with Reverend Russell Franklin officiating. Military honors will be rendered at the service. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in his memory to Hickory Grove Baptist Church or to the Green Cove Springs Food Pantry. Please sign the family’s online guest book at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000.