Carl L. Capestrain, age 90 of Canton, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026. He was born on May 6, 1935 to the late Samuel and Rose (Ramuno) Capestrain. Carl graduated from Canton McKinley High School in 1953, and after served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1954 to 1956. He was very proud of his time in the military, serving during the Korean War.

Carl retired from Republic Steel after 30 years of employment. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish at St. Anthony Church, and also a member of the Sons of Italy. During his free time, he enjoyed hunting and going to Las Vegas. Above all, he loved and cherished the time he spent with his grandchildren.

Along with his parents, Carl was preceded in death by his brother and sister.

He is survived by his loving wife, Katherine "Kathy" (Sturiale) Capestrain;  children Sam (Chris) Capestrain, Carl, Jr. “Butch” (Lori) Capestrain, Linda (Mark) Wise, and Brenda (Connie) Capestrain; grandchildren Amanda (Kevin) Caughman, Cortney Capestrain, Jessica (AJ) Fosselman, Ashley (Dan) Hess, Lauren (Drew) Sarachman, and Nicholas Wise; and great-grandchildren Nora, Kasen, Aria, Kendall, Joey, and Dominic.

Family and friends will be received at the Rossi Family Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Funeral services will begin in the funeral home at 11:30 a.m. Entombment to follow at Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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