Candido Dapena, 70 of Kearny passed away on February 28, 2022.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Candido at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Dr. Kearny on Thursday from 4-8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Cecilia’s Church in Kearny on Friday at 10 AM. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Born in Spain, Candido moved to the United States 47 years ago, and lived in Irvington until settling in Kearny 30 years ago. He worked as a butcher for Thumann’s for many years until his retirement eight years ago. A talented woodworker, Candido held cats near to his heart, and often spent time caring for the strays of the neighborhood.
Candido was the beloved husband of Julia Dapena; loving father of Julio Dapena and his wife Maria and Emilio Dapena and his wife Elizabeth; and cherished grandfather of Jonathan and Joshua. He is also survived by his loving cats Blackie and Lily.