John V. Cappadona of Texas City, Texas, passed away Friday, June 02, 2017 after a short battle with lung cancer. He was born and raised in Galveston, Texas on October 9, 1951 to Victor and Leola Cappadona. John loved Galveston and the beaches. He loved watching the Cowboys, Texans, Longhorns and Astros! He loved fishing, bowling, shooting pool, golf, and motorcycles. And, he especially loved spending time with his grandsons and family. John was a dog lover and loved his dog “Gator”.

John was a graduate of Ball High School, class of 1971. He proudly served in the United States Airforce from 1972-1976 and was Honorably Discharged. He worked numerous jobs prior to working maintenance at La Marque ISD until he retired in August of 2011. John described himself and wanted to be remembered as a “Happy-Go-Lucky” guy and he liked doing his own thing.

John is preceded in death by his mother and father, and his sister; Agnes Megale. He is survived by his daughter; Janis Cappadona, two grandsons; Riley Jones and Luke Brizendine, brother in-law; Vince Megale III and wife Patricia, niece; Paula Ewald and husband David, great-niece; Brittany Ewald and great-nephew; Ryan Ewald.

The family will honor John’s wishes to be cremated and not have any type of service. Donations in Memory of John can be made to the American Lung Association (Donation Processing Center | PO Box 7000 | Albert Lea, MN 56007-8001).