Andrew B. Cappella, age 81, of West Haven passed away on December 25, 2008 in the Hospital of St. Raphael in New Haven. He was born on August 22, 1927 in New Haven to the late Ralph and Anna Rusate Cappella. He proudly served in the US Army during WWII. Before retiring, he was an electrical engineer for Norden Systems of United Technologies Corp. Mr. Cappella is survived by his loving wife Joan Grant Cappella, devoted children Laurence D. Cappella of Castle Rock, CO, Ronald M. Cappella of Burlington, MA, Alan C. Cappella of Chestertown, NY, Kenneth P. Cappella of Santa Barbara, CA, Christopher P. Cappella of Largo, FL and Sharon R. Cappella of West Haven and eleven grandchildren. He was also predeceased by his brother Louis Cappella. Andy, husband and father, was the strength, provider (as well as an avid Yankee fan), and backbone of our family for 52 years. His constant presence in our lives will be missed in ways we can’t even imagine now. We love you, Dad. Calling hours are Friday January 2, 2009 from 5 to 8 pm at the Smith & Sefcik Funeral Home, 135 Broad St., Milford. A graveside burial will be on Saturday directly in Kings Highway Cemetery Cherry St. in Milford at 10:00 am.