Devoted friends hosted a fundraiser for a beloved family man who unexpectedly passed away.
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(l-r) The evening’s entertainment was provided by Freddie Lando, Teri Lamar and Bobby Flowers. Tom Poli (r) is one of the fundraiser’s principal sponsors.
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A fundraiser was held in honor of the late Steven Caputo on Wednesday, May 31 at Villa Barone Manor to help cover housing expenses and school tuition for his family.
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Vincent Caputo remembered his father by offering a toast to his memory.
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Caputo, 49, died suddenly on Friday, May 12 from a heart attack after he finished dancing with one of his daughters at her Sweet 16 party.
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Fr. Norton (front, c), Vincent Caputo (front, 4th from r), and Thomas Messina (front, 3rd from r) with fundraiser sponsors, friends and family.
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(l-r) Community Board 11’s David Leavitt, secretary; Frano Zagreda, sergeant at arms and Anthony Vitaliano, chairman, attended the fundraiser.
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Vincent Caputo (c) with life long friends, Michael (l) and Christopher Bernard.
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