Our hearts are heavy as we all mourn the loss of our beloved older sister and aunt, Erminia “Mickey” Cappiello. Erminia was known for having a big heart and she leaves behind a legacy of warmth, love, and generosity.

Erminia was born on October 18, 1933, in Danbury, Connecticut, daughter to the late Antonio and Grace Freda Cappiello.

After graduating from Danbury High School in 1952, Erminia applied her diligence and ability to connect with others to several employment pursuits, the most notable being her work as a switchboard operator followed by purchasing for Preferred Utilities in Danbury, a position she held for 45 years. She also enjoyed positions she held at the Roterphone Answering Service, Danbury Hospital, and Jim Barberie’s Restaurant, where she was revered by customers for many years. She was loved and respected by all.

Erminia was very dedicated to her family and was known for capturing family memories with photos. She seemed to always have a camera ready to memorialize special moments and important milestones for her large and loving family. In her youth, Erminia was an inspired singer and had been in a multitude of shows in many venues that focused on country western music. Singing country western music was another passion of Erminia’s life.

Erminia was the oldest of eight children. She is survived by her sisters, Mary Grace Cappiello of Danbury, Conn. and Catherine Clayton of Bethel, Conn., as well as her brothers, Matthew Cappiello and sister-in-law Renee Cappiello of Danbury; Frank Cappiello of Danbury, Conn.; Vincent Cappiello and sister-in-law Barbara of Mt Pleasant, S.C.; and Michael Cappiello of Danbury, Conn; and sister-in-law Diane Cappiello of Prospect, Conn.

She was predeceased by her brother, Nicholas Cappiello of Prospect, Conn.; sisters-in-law, Anita Cappiello and Paula Cappiello; and brother-in-law Scott Clayton.

She also leaves behind 17 nieces and nephews, 39 great-nieces and great-nephews, and nine great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.

Erminia passed away peacefully on Monday, February 20, 2023, at the Glen Hill Genesis Health Care Center in Danbury, Conn. She will be greatly missed but will always be remembered as the matriarch of the Cappiello family.

Calling hours will be held Monday, February 27, 2023, from 4 to 7 pm at the Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White Street, Danbury, CT 06810. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 10 am at St Joseph’s Church, 8 Robinson Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810. Interment will be at St Peter’s Cemetery, 71 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury, CT.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, alz.org.