Dessi Cappellanti, born June 14, 1922 in Colver, PA, passed on Nov. 6, 2012 in Mission Viejo, CA. Served in the Army during World War II. After migrating to California in the Forties, he ambitiously pursued a career in the food industry and remained active in business into his early eighties. He loved to play golf with friends and family. He also enjoyed watching thoroughbred horse racing. More than anything, he enjoyed being with his family and always wanted everyone included.

He is survived by his wife, Helen; daughter, Dessa; son, Mark; son-in-law, John; brother, Albert; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Funeral Service will be at 1:00pm on Friday, Nov. 9 at O’Connor Mortuary, 25301 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, with burial immediately following at Ascension Cemetery, 24754 Trabuco Rd, Lake Forest, CA 92630.