Marian Bernice Lange passed away peacefully on December 23, 2017 at the Idlywood Care Center in Sunnyvale, California. Marian was 92 years old. Interment will be with her husband Larry at St. Peter's Cemetery on January 13, 2018.

Marian grew up and spent most of her life in Fresno. She was the daughter of Nancy Valente and Rocky Capriola, the co-owner of the Capriola Cafe which was a well known establishment in the Italian Community of West Fresno. Marian worked for many years at Breuner's Home Furnishings in Fresno and after retiring from there worked for Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home while it was still under the management of William Whitehurst, Michael Loudon and Wayne Gomes. Marian moved to San Jose, CA in 1996 to be closer to her grandchildren.

Marian is survived by her three children, Regina, Larry Jr. and Jeff, her five grandchildren and one great grandson.

Marian will be missed and remembered fondly.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 1 PM at St. Peter's Cemetery in Fresno.

The family asks that remembrances be sent to the Nazareth House in Fresno, 2121 North First Street, Fresno, CA. 93721 or to Catholic Charities, 149 North Fulton Street, Fresno, CA.  93721.

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