Rudolph J. “Rudy” Caparrotta

Caparrotta, Sr. Rudolph J. “Rudy” of Hingham, passed away on June 20, 2011. The beloved husband of 58 years to Catherine M. (Fossa) Caparrotta. Cherished father of Rudy Caparrotta, Jr. of Hingham, Carl Caparrotta of FL, Ernest Caparrotta and Michael Caparrotta both of Hingham. Brother of Kay Alstrand & Rose Johnson both of Duxbury and Nick Caparrotta of Hingham. Brother in law of Lou Fossa of Hingham. Grandfather of Joseph, Catherine, Erica and Rachel Caparrotta. Rudy is also survived by many nieces and nephews. A lifelong Hingham resident, Rudy graduated from Hingham High School Class of 1945. He served in the United States Army during W.W. II. After his military service, he began his career at the post office and retired back in 1992 after 35 years. Rudy also found time to help out in his fathers’ shop “Nick the Tailor” located in Hingham Square. An avid sports fan, he was a member of the Sons of Italy and served as the Secretary for 18 years. Former member of the Knights of Columbus and head usher at St. Paul’s Parish for many years. Rudy also was a coach for the pony league baseball in Hingham. He will be sadly missed by all those who were blessed to have known him. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Thursday 4-8 PM in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St. (off Central St.), HINGHAM. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9:15 AM on Friday prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Paul’s Church, Hingham at 10 AM. Burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Hingham. Donations in memory of Rudy may be made to St. Paul’s Church, 147 North St. Hingham, MA 02043 or to Hingham Little League, c/o Kevin Shea 148 Lincoln St. Hingham, MA 02043.