Obituaries

Robert Walter Kapty

Date of Death: April 4, 2020
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Obituary:

Robert Walter Kapty, 77, of Monessen, known to many as “Kupty”, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020, in his home. He was born in Monessen, son of the late Walter and Catherine Barch Kapty. Kupty was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church of Monessen. He was also a member of the Monessen Eagles, Allenport Rod and Gun Club, Monessen Fireman’s Club, and the Fraternal Order of Police. Although Kupty was of Polish descent, he had adopted his wife’s Italian heritage and had mastered the art of making sopressata, sausage, wine, and ravioli. He worked as a police officer for the City of Monessen for many years prior to his retirement. Surviving are his wife, Mary “Babe” (Gigliotti) Kapty; son, Robert “Bert” and wife SueEllen Kapty of Carroll Township; daughter, Laura Ann Farmer of Monessen;  grandson, Corey A. Farmer and fiancée Robyn Slivka of Scott Township; granddaughter, Alessandra Kapty of Donora; grandson, Nicholas Kapty of Scott Township; grandson, Luke A. Farmer, of Monessen; great-grandsons, Isaiah, Dominic and Liam; and sister, Kathy Dacko of Perryopolis.