Suite 5, 600 North Highway 27
On January 30, 2019, Anthony Mark Caporelli, Orlando, Florida, died peacefully at home after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
“ToeKnee” was born on May 23, 1954, the son of the late Anthony and Matilda Cimino Caporelli. He grew up in North Scranton, Pennsylvania, and attended Scranton public schools. He entered the Air Force in 1974, where he was a computer/electronics technician. After his service, he settled in Orlando. He earned degrees from Valencia Community College and the University of Central Florida. He enjoyed his years as a computer controls engineer at the theme parks in central Florida.
In 2003, he made a life-changing decision to return to Scranton to care for his ailing father and then his mother. He lovingly served the needs of his parents for many years. Everyone around him acknowledged and were grateful for his many special gifts.
ToeKnee’s passions included lifelong learning, completing a job to the best of his ability, connecting with people through comedy and laughter, and helping everyone with whatever he or she needed. He was a man of all trades, talents, and abilities. He leaves many friends in Central Florida and in Scranton, and will be sorely missed.
Anthony was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Charles Mattioli. He is survived by two sisters, AnnMarie Parry (Richard), Morton, PA; Nancy Mattioli, Scranton; and two brothers, Lawrence and John, Orlando. He is also survived by an uncle, aunts, and several cousins, nieces and nephews, and his beloved friend, Marcia Enos.
Funeral arrangements are private and at the convenience of the family. A Celebration of Toeknee will be held on Saturday, February 09, 2019 at Marlow’s Tavern in Winter Park from 4-7PM.
Hildi Cardona says
Toeknee was his own man. What you call, a mans man. Always full of life. Always there for his family and friends. And he will be sorely missed. We were so happy to spend Christmas Eve with you. His brother Larry is like an uncle to our sons. And our hearts go out to him and his siblings. Rip Toeknee, till we meet again ????
Tracy Frenkel says
My friend, my family. Love him like a brother, always will. We shared life, humor, family, and made many memories. I will miss you here next to us my friend. But, always know that you are with us.
Deb y Frenkel says
To ToeKnee’s family and Marcia. I am blessed with a lifelong friendship and wonderful memories of ToeKnee and the loving friendship shared. He will be with me always. I wish you all the same comfort of the loving moments you shared with him. With you all in loving memory and care for our ToeKnee. ????
Debby Frenkel
Sofia says
My deepest condolences for your loss. I pray you may find comfort through friends and family. And I truly hope you may find peace in the God of all comfort. (2 Corinthians 1:3,4). There is a hope we may look forward to very much in Rev. 21: 3,4. I pray you and your loved ones may find comfort in this.
Tony Ponko says
Hard to believe that it was 41 years ago that Toeknee first made me smile, then laugh, then think.
I often told him that I didn’t know if he was kidding or serious.
He was both light hearted and deep.
I’m a better person for having known him.
Going to miss him; but for every tear, there will be a smile, a laugh, and a thought.
DARIN M PONKO says
my Condolence, we so sorry for your loss. I, too know Toeknee in early 80,s he was so kind and like an uncle to my children. rest in peace my friend. we will miss you.
Randy Hall says
I met Toeknee (that is how he liked to spell his name when conversing with me) in college. We shared many computer engineering classes at both Valencia and UCF. I helped Tony and his brother Larry putting on an extension to their house in Florida. He would always make my day. We became very close in those days and after graduating from UCF together, we talked with friends about starting a computer business together…we never did for one reason after another. I asked him to be my best man as I married my soul mate and he rose to the occasion. My children grew up knowing Tony and loved it when he came to visit. I traveled a lot for work and moved away to NJ eventually but we still kept in touch via email. My wife and I traveled to Scranton to visit him while he was caring for his mother. It has been a long time since hearing from Tony so I reached out with an email and didn’t get a response which was odd for Tony. I Googled his name and my heart sank after finding this site. We will always love and remember you Toeknee. Condolences to all that had the privilege of knowing him.
Larry Bentworth says
I miss him very much.
Bob Curtiss says
I lived with Toeknee for a year during the ’70’s. We were in the Air Force together and worked just down the hall from each other.
Like Tony Ponko, I too, often wondered whether Toeknee, who went by ‘T’ in those days, was being serious or joking around.
While we were housemates he helped me to learn some important things about certain bad habits that I had not even realized I had. He was so easy to get along with, a good role model.
It’s hard to believe that he’s been gone for FIVE YEARS already!
But never forgotten.