Fred G Camposan

Alfred (Fred) Gabriele Camposan(o)
(Jan. 16, 1919-Oct. 17, 2009)


Alfred Gabriele Camposan(o), 90, died Sat. Oct. 17th at his home in Powell, Wy. Fred was born Jan. 16, 1919 in Watertown MA. to Frank and Mary Camposano who were Italian immigrants. Fred left home at the young age of 16. Fred was determined to help his large family in tough economic times and insisted on joining the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) which brought him to Wyoming. It was here that he met his lifetime sweetheart, Alice (Billie) Clark and they married in 1939. Together they raised a family of 5 daughters and one son in Powell.

Fred worked for 4 years in the CCC, farmed and ranched for 10 years, and then worked for Amoco Oil for 31 years, retiring in 1981. But Fred never really retired! He was very ambitious and through the years he built and remodeled their homes, owned a coin shop, and had many hobbies including gardening, photography, carpentry, coin collecting, music, and writing. But most of all, he was a man who dearly loved the Lord and his family, showing his love in so many ways. His family loved him dearly as well, and learned so many things from him, but most of all they learned to love one another through good times and bad and to live each day to it's fullest potential. Fred was a longtime and active member of his church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents, 3 siblings, son Kent, and 3 grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Billie, brother Frank Camposano of Marco Island, FL, sister Vera Ferullo of Watertown, MA, daughters Donna (Jon) Nelson of Colo. Springs CO, Gail (Larry) Redman of Powell, Sharon (Jake) Fulton of Powell, Rikki (Jim) Paul of Laurel, MT, Denise Watters of Casper, WY, daughter-in-law Susan Haywood of Billings, MT., 26 grandchildren, 61 great grandchildren, 14 great-great grandchildren, and dear friend Vivian Jones.

Visitation will be Tues., Oct. 20 from 5:00-6:30 pm at Thompson Funeral Home in Powell, followed by a vigil service at St. Barbara's Catholic Church.

A funeral Mass will be held at St. Barbara's Catholic Church in Powell on Wed., Oct. 21 at 10:30am. A short graveside service will be held at Crown Hill Cemetary on Thurs., Oct. 22 at 10:00 am with procession beginning at Thompson Funeral Home.

Memorials can be sent to The American Heart Association or St. Barbara's Church Building Fund.