Buddy

Martin “Buddy” Cappello, age 93, passed away September 27, 2022, peacefully with family by his side in Sublimity, Oregon.

Buddy retired from the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office, Independence, California, in 1982 at the rank of Lieutenant. In 1988 Buddy and his family moved to Brookings, Oregon. He was well known as a jack of all trades and an avid fisherman in his boat, the “Bloody Buddy”.

He is survived by his loving wife Mary Cappello of 63 years; sister Bebe Cunningham of Litchfield, Connecticut; son Joe Cappello and family of Independence, California; daughter Kristina Bishop and family of Sublimity, Oregon; daughter-in-law Janet Cappello and family of Central Point, Oregon.

He was preceded in death by son Stuart Cappello of Central Point, Oregon.

Buddy was a great family man and found happiness in the company of family and friends. He touched many lives and will be remembered for his kind heart and outgoing personality. Buddy will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Please join us in celebrating the life of Martin “Buddy” Cappello May 17, 1929 - September 27, 2022 Saturday November 26, 2022 at 1:00pm 95631 Cape Ferrelo Rd Brookings, Or We will be gathering to share some of our favorite memories, our stories, to laugh, to cry and remember a wonderful man who will be greatly missed.