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Reyne Kutz

Reyne Kutz, 72, formerly of Cary, NC and Wilmington, DE passed away January 1, 2024, surrounded by her family after a long battle with dementia.

She is preceded in death by her husband Dr. Stephen A. Kutz, her parents Gilbert and Alice Capaldi, and her brother Jerry Capaldi.

Reyne graduated Mount Pleasant High School in 1969 and the University of Delaware in 1972 with a degree in elementary education. She spent several years teaching before moving to North Carolina with her family as her husband pursued a career in pharmaceuticals.

A devout Catholic, she taught Catholic education classes, was a eucharistic minister at St. Andrews Church in Apex, NC and attended church regularly. Reyne was very family oriented and enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren in her later years.

She is survived by her daughter Valerie Cucinotta (John) of Glen Mills, PA and son Thomas (Jennifer) of Belton, MO, siblings Rebecca Hardy (Bruce) of Wilmington, DE and Jeffery Capaldi (Cynthia) of Avondale, PA. Her five grandchildren include Johnny, Gabrielle, Carmen, Tommy, and Raleigh.

A viewing at 10:30am followed by mass at 11:30 will be held at SS. Simon & Jude Catholic Church, 8 Cavanaugh Ct., West Chester, PA on Saturday, February 10, 2024.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Association for Frontotemporal Dementia (theaftd.org) is requested.

Funeral Services

A viewing at 10:30am followed by mass at 11:30 will be held at SS. Simon & Jude Catholic Church, 8 Cavanaugh Ct., West Chester, PA on Saturday, February 10, 2024.

Condolences

    Kristen Robinson lit a candle and writes,
    Tom and family, I am deeply sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. Sending many hugs and prayers your way and hope this gives some comfort during this very difficult time. Much Love, Kristen
    01/05/2024 10:43 am
    Melissa Kramer lit a candle and writes,
    Dearest Val and family, My absolute and deepest sympathies to all of you! I remember your sweet Mama so fondly! You are loved and will be prayed for!!! Warmly, Melissa Kramer
    01/05/2024 01:39 pm
    Andrea Rogers lit a candle and writes,
    Dear Becky, Jeff, and Michelle, We are both so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please share our condolences and sincere sympathy with everyone, especially Valerie and Tom. We remember both Steve and Reyne fondly and have very happy memories of them with their children. We regret that we will be away in California at the time of Reyne’s service but please know we will be there in spirit and will keep you all in our prayers. We hope that your happy memories, and knowing that others care, will bring you peace and comfort at such a sad time. Andrea and Tony Rogers
    01/05/2024 04:38 pm
    Lisa Patterson writes,
    Tom and family, you all are in my thoughts and prayers during this time.
    01/05/2024 06:45 pm
    Larree carter lit a candle and writes,
    Sending hugs and condolences to your family.It was a pleasure to care for Reyne at the Residence at chaddsford she was a beautiful woman inside and out to know her was to love her she kept a smile on her face she will forever be missed.praying for strength at this trying time. Warmly,Larree Carter
    01/05/2024 09:39 pm
    Denice Fayson writes,
    Becky, sorry to hear about Reyne. Keeping you and her family in my prayers.
    02/10/2024 11:31 am

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