Dennis D. Capria, 84, of Central Square, NY and a former long-time Brewerton, NY resident, passed away on Thursday at the Syracuse VA Medical Center, surrounded by his family. He was born in Syracuse, NY, son of the late Pasquale and Josephine (Cimini) Capria. Dennis grew up in Liverpool attending Liverpool High School. In 1956, at the age of 17 he enlisted in the Air National Guard of NYS as an Airman serving with the 107th Camron. In 1961, Dennis was called back to active duty with the US Air Force, proudly serving with the 174th, Boys of Syracuse, Hancock Field. In 1964, he was united in marriage to the former Theresa M. Niek, a blessed union of 59 years. Dennis enjoyed a career as a Machinist and Tool and Die Maker for over 30 years. Concurrently he worked for Onondaga County as a Special Deputy. Dennis then established, along with his wife, Capria Unlimited, Inc. (Landstar) in Brewerton, NY. Together the couple traveled extensively, trucking across the entire United States and Canada retiring in 2012, achieving the NSC Million Mile Award.

As the Patriarch of a large Italian Family, Dennis was a leader. He was devoted to his family and a mentor to many.  He was a wonderful father to his three children. Dennis was a fighter, yet humble always helping people in need. He loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing. Dennis was an active parishioner of Divine Mercy Parish in Central Square, serving as Eucharistic Minister, Usher and a member of the Parish Council. He is predeceased by two brothers, Pasquale Capria, Jr. and Albert Capria.

Surviving to cherish his memory is his wife, Theresa M. Capria, his son, Dennis K. (Dawn) Capria, two daughters, Michelle M. (Tom) Murphy and Jeanette J. (Gregory) Capria-Lazzaro, six grandchildren; Nicholle Capria, James and Alexa Keys, Amanda and Tommy Murphy and Gregorio Capria-Lazzaro, his sister, Carmella (Walter) Krupnak, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, December 15, 2023 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Maurer Funeral Home Moyers Corners, 3541 State Rt 31 Baldwinsville, NY 13027. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 9:00 am in Divine Mercy Parish, 592 S. Main Street, Central Square, NY 13036. The Rite of Committal and burial will follow in Assumption Cemetery, Syracuse, NY.

Please consider contributions to the Syracuse VA Medical Center, 800 Irving Ave, Syracuse, NY 13210.

Please sign the Maurer Funeral Home on-line guest book for Dennis to express your condolences to his family.