Michael Caputo, Jr., 84

Mr. Michael V. Caputo, Jr., 84, of Swainsboro, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at his residence following an extended illness. Funeral Services were held Saturday, February 1, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Chapman Funeral Home with Reverend Mark Hardin officiating. In-terment followed at Eastbrook Cemetery and Mausoleum with Masonic rites. Family received friends Saturday, February 1, from 12 to 2 p.m. at Chapman Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were Michael Caputo, Matthew Caputo, Irvin Cox, John Bridges, Vince Scott and Matt Bennett.

Michael was born October 5, 1940, in Montclair, NJ, to the late Michael P. Caputo, Sr. and Mary Bruno Caputo. He graduated from Seton Hall Prep & Seton Hall College. Mr. Caputo owned his own salvage yard for many, many years which he started in the 70’s. His sons took over in the 80’s and are still working the business. He was very involved with the Free Masons and the Shriners. Mr. Caputo loved camping and fishing with his sons. He was an exceptional poem writer. He wrote birthday poems for everyone in his family. Most poems roasted and toasted you! His sons referred to him as Papa Smurf. He’s the BIG TUNA ac-cording to his Masonic friends in New Jersey. Mr. Caputo was an avid reader and was al-ways learning and absorbing information. He loved to do crossword puzzles and other vari-ous word games. His family was the most important thing to him. He even made a Caputo Family Shrine in his house with old photos and trinkets from past and present. His grand-children meant the world to him. He and Sue were fortunate to have watched them when they were very young. Mr. Caputo is preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Franklin Caputo and Gabriel Caputo.

Mr. Caputo is survived by his wife of 39 years, Susanne R. Caputo of Swainsboro; sons, Mi-chael Caputo (Jill) of Toms River, NJ, Matthew Caputo (Anne Marie) of Forked River, NJ and Christopher Caputo (Kerri) of Lanoka Harbor, NJ; daughters, Karen Ziemian of Bayville, NJ and Patricia Douthat of East Barnard, TX; brother, Robert Caputo (Linda) of East Hanover, NJ; nine grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; and many friends.

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro was in charge of arrangements.