The Two Sicilies Mourn Author Carlo Capezzuto

Carlo Capezzuto (left) with Gennaro De Crescenzo

The Two Sicilies community mourns the loss of Carlo Capezzuto of Portici who died on 8 June 2022. Capezzuto was an avid researcher of the history of the South of Italy from ancient through modern times. He studied at the Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II and the Istituto Tecnico Commerciale E.Pantaleo in Torre del Greco and conducted years of research.

Capezzuto is best known for his tireless efforts to disseminate the accurate history of the region, and in particular of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, through his lasting project, the publication of the Grande Libro delle Due Sicilie. The Great Book of the Two Sicilies collects chapters authored by many of the experts on the region and has become a seminal textbook or manual on the history of the region, rich in photographs and documented information, debunking many past politically motivated slanders against the region and its inhabitants.

A knowledgeable but humble man, Capezzuto sought to collaborate with others and travelled frequently and conducted not only conferences for fellow scholars and members of the Two Sicilies community, but he also aimed to interact with as many members of the public as possible, distributing books and writings. Capezzuto also meaningfully connected with the Two Sicilies diaspora community in the United States and his great opus is being translated into English for publication. The Two Sicilies mourns the loss of its kind and generous son who dedicated his own resources and efforts to help so many people. Many hope his great legacy of collaboration and dedication will serve as a rallying point for future efforts and unity at home as well as in the diaspora community.

Capezzuto’s funeral was held on the 9th June 2022 in the Salesian diocesan church in Portici.

Forza e onore Carlo!

Essential Bibliography
• Il Grande Libro delle Due Sicilie, Magenes Editoriale, 2017
• La Questione Meridionale, Magenes Editoriale, 2019