Maria N. Capelao. 80 of Kearny passed away on February 27, 2022.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Maria at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Dr. Kearny on Wednesday from 5-7 PM, with a wake service to be held at 6:30 PM. A Funeral Service will be celebrated in the funeral home on Thursday at 11 AM, and burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Born in Portugal, Maria lived in Kearny since 1974. She worked as a seamstress for many years prior to her retirement. Maria most treasured time spent with her loving family, especially with her grandchildren.
The daughter of the late Belmiro and Arminda Albano, she was the beloved wife of Celestino Capelao; loving mother of Anthony Capelao and his wife Laura; and cherished grandmother of Anthony and Michael Capelao. She is also survived by her sister Ines Saraiva, beloved niece Erika and nephew Mark, and was predeceased by her sister Lee Marques. Maria also enjoyed spending time with her very dear friend Aurora and her beloved son Michael.