Anna R. Caporal, age 89, of Essington, PA, formerly of Yeadon, and Philadelphia, PA passed away January 21, 2020 at Taylor Hospice surrounded by her family.
Anna was born in Philadelphia on July 26, 1930. She was a homemaker for most of her life. In her later years she worked as a receptionist at Interboro School District. She was a devout Catholic. When Anna was younger she would perform in roller skating competitions with her sisters and cousins. Anna enjoyed attending live country music concerts where she met her late husband of 65 years, Ralph. She was an accomplished seamstress who made her own wedding gown. She enjoyed baking her Italian dishes, holiday soup, and especially her birthday number cakes. She enjoyed many vacation trips with Ralph, family and friends.
Anna was predeceased by her parents Nicholas and Jennie (nee Anziano) Malatesta, her husband Ralph D. Caporal, daughter Leslie McKeon, brother Gabriel Malatesta, sister Theresa Malatesta. She is survived by her daughters Joanne (John) Callahan and Eileen (Martin) Mills, her sister Rose Smith and son in law Gerard McKeon, 7 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing, Monday January 27, 10 AM Church of St. Gabriel, 233 Mohawk Ave, Norwood, PA 19074 and her Funeral Mass 11 AM in the Church. Int. SS Peter & Paul Cemetery
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