Obituary

Andrew J. Caplis

March 8, 1927 - October 24, 2011

Andrew J. Caplis, age 84, of Mooresville, died October 24, 2011 after a long illness at the Serenity House Care Home.
Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Andy retired from Texaco, Inc. after 30 years of service in 1983. Andy served in WWII as a Merchant Marine and was honorably discharged on the 6th day of November 1946.
Andy was preceded in death by his brother Matt, his sister Clare, son Daniel and loving companion “Eddy” his dog.
Andy is survived by his loving wife Mary Lou; son John (Renee) Caplis and grandchildren Sinead and Josie; son Michael (Mary Lou) Caplis and grandchildren Ryan and Kiley; sister Mae McComiskey; mother-in-law Kathleen Sullivan; and many relatives and friends.
Private services were held by family.
A Christian Mass celebrating Andy’s life will be held at St. Therese Catholic Church on November 11, 2011 at 10:30 am, 217 Brawley School Road, Mooresville, N.C. 28117. Family and friends are welcome to attend. Burial with Military honors will follow at 12:00 PM in Salisbury National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Andy’s memory to The Serenity House would be appreciated, Carolina Comfort Coalition at Serenity House, 110 Centre Church Road, Mooresville, N.C. 28117.