Yolanda M. Cappa, age 98, a longtime resident of Woburn formerly of East Boston, passed away peacefully, Sunday, September 30, 2023. Yolanda was the beloved wife of the late Ercole "Ricky" Cappa. Born in Weymouth she was the daughter of the late James and Catherine (Andrachia) Guerra.
Yolanda was raised and educated in East Boston. She worked for over thirty years prior to her retirement as a Supervisor with Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Revenue. In her leisure time, Yolanda enjoyed sewing, knitting and crochet work. She was an avid reader and always looked forward to the occasional trip to Foxwoods Casino to try her luck. Mostly devoted to family, Yolanda came from a large Italian family whom she cherished spending time with throughout her life.
Yolanda is survived by daughter' Patricia Fletcher and her husband Frank of Woburn. She was the loving grandmother of David Fletcher and his wife Laini of Chelmsford. Loving great grandmother of Hadley Fletcher. Sister of Virginia Pinabell of Peabody and is sadly predeceased by many brothers and sisters. She is further survived by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held from the McLaughlin - Dello Russo Family Funeral Home, Friday, October 6th, at 9 a.m. Followed by a funeral Mass celebrated in St. Mary Church, 158 Washington St., Winchester, at 10 a.m. Services will conclude with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Relative and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours at the McLaughlin - Dello Russo Funeral Home will be held Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m.