Nicholas "Nick" Allen Caporicci, September 25, 1938 - September 22, 2006. Nick passed away on Sept. 22, 2006, in his home with his wife and life partner of 28 years, Josephine, at his bedside in their home. Josephine was privileged to care for Nick in their home as he fought his courageous battle with lung cancer. Nick is now at peace and will be remembered by his daughter, Diana Clark and her husband Bill Clark; and sons, Christopher Caporicci and Rich Graves and his wife Nancy. He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren, Will, Gabrielle and Hillary Clark, Ann-Marie Graves. He also leaves behind his brother Jack Caporicci and his wife Sue, and his many friends. Preceded in death by his parents Fred and Theresa Caporicci.
Nick grew up in Oakland, CA, graduated Emery High School, and later received his BA in history from St. Mary's College. He served as a probation officer for both Juvenile and Adult in Alameda County for 30 years. After his retirement he then became a court officer for Department 16 in Oakland, CA. He was also a member of the Hayward Elk Lodge, 1867, holding positions of past exhalted ruler and past district deputy.
He loved his family and friends and was dedicated and loyal to those whom he loved. Nick was always willing to lend a helping hand, loved traveling and cooking with his wife, attending his granddaughter's softball games and hosting his Super Bowl parties with his buddies. Nick will be missed and will forever remain in our hearts.
Family and friends are invited to attend Services on Sunday, October 1st at 11:00AM at Chapel of the Chimes Park and Funeral Home, 32292 Mission Blvd., CA. Following the graveside ceremony at 1:00PM, there will be a reception at the Fremont Elks Lodge, 38991 Farwell Drive, Fremont, CA 94536.
The family would like to thank friends for their support. Your cards, calls and visits were a blessing to Nick and us during his illness. A special thanks to Kaiser Hayward Hospice for their loving care and to Dr. Kristen and her support group for being there when needed. We would also love to hear a memory that you would be willing to share by going to www.chapel-of-the-chimes.com, go to obituaries and memorials and select the current services tab click on Service information/Guest book/Condolences and share your memories with the Caporicci family. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations in Nick's memory be made to the American Cancer Society.
San Francisco Chronicle, September 28, 2006