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A legacy that lives on

September 04, 2026

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital celebrated the ribbon cutting of its newly renovated historic campus building and dedication of the John J. Capobianco Medical Education and Care Center, with colleagues, friends and Capobianco’s family. The work, honoring the late healthcare leader and CHH president, was made possible through a $1 million gift from the Prenoveau Family and PAC Group.

The center will eventually house the hospital’s Rural Residency Program, which will train future generations of family medicine and psychiatry professionals and strengthen healthcare access across northwest Connecticut.

“Both the Prenoveau Family and PAC Group strongly believe in supporting important resources within our community, and Charlotte Hungerford is certainly one of them,” shared Bill Zampaglione, vice president of real estate at PAC Group. “The culture of service, mentorship and compassion John built, paired with Hartford HealthCare’s ability to create and grow programs, has earned the trust of this region, and we are proud to honor John and stand behind the hospital’s work in developing its future workforce.”

Capobianco had a 40-year career at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. He passed away in July 2025 after a battle with cancer. Starting his career as a nurse, he rose to become senior vice president of operations for the Northwest Region, leaving a legacy of compassion, innovation and service.