Patricia A. Cappello

Patricia A. “Patty” (Meara) Cappello, 74, passed away suddenly on March 25, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Philip F. Cappello.

Born in Boston on June 27, 1951, Patty was the daughter of the late Richard and Jean (Coffey) Meara. Raised in Somerville and Arlington, she graduated from Arlington High School in 1969.

Patty devoted her life to her family, raising her daughters in Malden with love, laughter, and unwavering support. She took immense pride in her children and grandchildren and had a unique gift for making everyone feel seen and valued. Patty lit up every room she entered, with her colorful personality, vibrant fashion sense, and infectious humor. She spoke her mind freely but always with kindness, and her home was a safe haven for anyone in need of love, laughter, or a listening ear.

A lover of music, Patty especially enjoyed blues and rock concerts. She adored the beach, boxing, bowling, video games, and shooting pool. A talented crafter, she made sure nothing went “un-bedazzled.” Her friends and family will remember her wicked sense of humor, her fierce patriotism, and her unwavering compassion for others.

Patty’s greatest joy was her family. She leaves behind her daughters, Michelle and Sherri Caissie of Danvers, Bobbi Caissie of Malden, Jaclyn Walsh and her husband, Colin, of Irvine, California, and Jean Cappello and her fiancé, Eric Fusco, of Amesbury. She will be deeply missed by her grandsons, Nicholas Caissie and Niall Walsh, who brought her endless pride and happiness.

She also leaves her brothers, Richard Meara and his wife, Betty, of Saugus, and Dr. Morgan Meara and his wife, Judy, of Florida, along with many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers, Joseph Meara and Arthur McLellan.

Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Saint Mary of the Annunciation Church, 24 Conant St., Danvers. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Patricia’s name to the Shannon Lee Meara Foundation at shannonleemearafoundation.org or Operation Troop Support at operationtroopsupport.org. Online directions and condolences are available at www.LyonsFuneral.com.