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Frank Capra Obituary
Capra Jr. died at a hospital in Philadelphia, said Bill Vassar, the executive vice president of Wilmington-based EUE Screen Gems Studios, of which Capra was president. Vassar said Capra died following a long fight with prostate cancer, which had spread over the past several months.
Under Capra's leadership, EUE Screen Gems' credits include several major motion pictures, including "28 Days," "The Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood," "Domestic Disturbance," "Black Knight" and "A Walk to Remember."
He also was at the helm when "Dawson's Creek" - starring a then-unknown Katie Holmes - filmed at the studios, and he kept all nine of the studio's sound stages full in recent years between movies and the filming of another successful teenage soap, "One Tree Hill."
Capra was one of three children of Frank Capra and Lucille Rayburn Warner Capra, who tried to protect her children from the Hollywood life. Still, he could tell stories about dinners with Clark Gable and Carole Lombard, and said he was best friends with Gary Cooper's daughter Maria.
Capra worked alongside his father on the 1961 Bette Davis film "Pocketful of Miracles." He was a producer of three "Planet of the Apes" sequels and produced and directed several early television series, including "Gunsmoke" and "Dennis the Menace."
Copyright © 2007 The Associated Press
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C. M.
September 27, 2010
May the God of comfort and tender mercies continue to comfort your family and friends, and may you find comfort in the words found in the Holy Scriptures: "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."" Please accept my sincere condolences during this time of your loss.
April 3, 2010
For Frank...a producer who helped build a major television and movie studio and whose father directed the Christmas classic "It's A Wonderful Life.
WEEP NOT FOR ME
Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.
Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.
I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.
Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.
Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.
Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.
© Joe Fazio
~
[email protected] /Joe Fazio,
Beverly Hills, California
Carolyn
February 3, 2010
always treasured in our hearts
BILLY RALPH WEEDEN
July 6, 2009
WELL, HERE IN JULY 2009, I FIND MYSELF COMING ACROSS THIS WONDERFUL GUEST BOOK, IN MEMORY OF FRANK CAPRA JR. FOR ME, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO NOT THINK OF HIS FATHER TOO, FRANK CAPRA. I HAVE ENJOYED THE WORKS OF THESE 2 WONDERFUL MEN FOR MANY YEARS, WONDERFUL FILMS I WILL KEEP WITH ME ALWAYS. BUT IT'S THE LOVE AND SENTIMENT OF ONE FILM THAT WILL ALWAYS LINK THIS GREAT FATHER & SON IN MY MIND, IN MY HEART. OF COURSE ALL OF YOU KNOW WHAT I'M GOING TO SAY....... "IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE" HAS BEEN A PART OF MY, OUR, CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS' FOR OVER 40 YEARS NOW, IN MY LIFE. CHRISTMAS EVE TODAY, WOULD NOT BE COMPLETE WITHOUT SETTLING IN WITH SOME WONDERFUL FRUITY SPIRITS AT 8:00 CHRISTMAS EVE, AND WATCHING THIS WONDERFUL OLD FILM. IT IS SOMEWHAT SAD RUNNING ACROSS THIS CAPRA GUEST BOOK TODAY, BUT I'M GLAD I DID. OF COURSE I DON'T KNOW THE CAPRA FAMILY, BUT I HAVE A STRONG FEELING THERE IS A LONG LINE OF LOVE AND TRADITION. ALL OF US PASS AWAY. IN MY CASE, I CAN ONLY WISH THIS WONDERFUL MOVIE WILL BE THE LAST ONE I WATCH...... DEEPEST RESPECTS TO THE CAPRA FAMILY. BILLY RALPH WEEDEN.
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D. Marie Capra
June 30, 2009
Grampsssss, I love you always and forever!
D
Wanisha
July 24, 2008
"[God] comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those in any sort of tribulation through the comfort withwhich we ourselves are being comforted by God." - 2 Corinthians 1:4
scott caley
July 8, 2008
just remember frank it is a wonerful life--in the eternal kingdom of heaven
jack english
January 24, 2008
frank was/is , a great guy, a true friend, & wonderful to work with....i was location mgr on 2 films with frank, "black marble", & "eye for an eye",(w/chuck norris)..i will never forget his kindness to everyone.a sad,great loss to all. jack english.hollywood, calif.jan 2008. best to family...
EvelynRuth Ragan
December 28, 2007
Frank Capra, Jr was a great man. He helped create the full-time film industry in North Carolina with "Firestarter". He also served in the private & other areas of the public sector. Frank was personable, accessable & nice. I had the pleasure of working with him through the North Carolina Film Office. We will never forget Frank Capra, Jr.
Glenn Bishop
December 28, 2007
Frank, have a safe journey. Your friendship will always be cherished and your laugh sadly missed. Your passion and honesty was a refreshing approach ,and gave me the confidence to start a new journey through life. I will always be in your debt and do my best to finish our mutual dream project
Glenn
Glenn
S Adler
December 24, 2007
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Bryan Paul
December 24, 2007
My heart goes out to the family for their loss, But at the same time I am grateful for his Legacy.
Joy Nobles (A fan)
December 24, 2007
No doubt you & your talent will be sorley missed! Thanks for sharing!
D Mora
December 24, 2007
God Bless His Soul
Juanita Mikell
December 24, 2007
To Frank's family, may the God of comfort send comfort to your family today and everyday forever. The Bible tell us that no ones sleep in death without Almight God noticing them. He have notice Frank too. And Isaiah 61:2 tell us that God comfort the mourning one. May he comfort your family today and forever.
W Daniels
December 24, 2007
My deepest sympathies are extended to the family of Mr. Capra. May the God of all comfort get you through this difficult time.
Rev. Joseph P Hildebrandt Sr.
December 23, 2007
A wonderful man from a wonderful family. May God bless you all.
Olivia Dishman
December 23, 2007
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Jeffrey Alan Wilson
December 22, 2007
I was an extra in the film Marie in Nov 1984 in Wilmington with Sissy Spacek. I remember being around Mr. Capra the two days while working on the film and how nice he was for what I thought was Hollywood royalty. His son was also an production asst. Thanks so much for bringing the film industry to NC. I'm an old movie buff and help start the Ava Gardner museum in Smithfield, NC. God bless the Capra family!
William Calhoun
December 22, 2007
Speaking for myself and the skycaps of Wilmington International Airport (ILM). We will miss Mr. Capra. Whether he was picking up, dropping off, or flying himself, Mr. Capra always made us feel like we were important and like a friend. We all got to know Mr. Capra and will miss his smile.
Bill Calhoun Hospitality Host
Skycaps: Deb, Ronnie, Tony, Alex, Andy, and Emory.
Richard Sirianni
December 22, 2007
Frank was a friend and associate for nearly 10 years and he became a great supporter of my work. He was the person who encouraged me to bring my films to Wilmington from New York and I have been here for 7 years now. Endless hours talking "Old Hollywood" at lunch or at his office was a favorite past-time of ours. Looking forward to meeting up with Frank again someday.
Michael DiSano
December 22, 2007
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
December 21, 2007
Mr. Capra must certainly have a most wonderful welcome from the heavens above. God shared you and your creative talent with us and we were all blessed by it in some form. May your friends, family and colleagues take some comfort during this sorrowful time that you are mourned by us all.
A fan.
L. Reed
December 21, 2007
Capra Family,
So sorry about your great lost. May the God of tender mercies and loving kindness give you all the strenght to endure in this most sorrowful time.
Gail Siegel
December 21, 2007
Rest In Peace.
Teresa Jenkins-Adkins
December 21, 2007
We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Capra, Jr. was a great person, so was his father. We will never forget his movies. We hope Mr. Capra had "A Wonderful Life". May God Bless.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
December 21, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Capra family in the loss of Frank.
frank strother
December 21, 2007
I admired your father and I really appreciated your work and I am so sorry to learn of your passing. I pray that your smile will go on in eternity.
HB TOWNSEND
December 21, 2007
I met Mr Capra on a hot day in N.C while I was stationed at Camp Lejeune. As a Marine trying to get home when my car broke down. A kind man stop offered me and my buddy a ride to the nearest gas station. I enjoyed his work and it demonstrated just how nice this man was. my prayers and thoughts to his family.
susie jackson
December 21, 2007
to the famIly of FRANK CAPRA JR.,
YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY.
A TIME LIKE THIS IS DIFFICULT FOR SO MANY PEOPLE. PLEASE FIND COMFORT IN THAT PEOPLE LIKE ME SUPPORT YOUR FAMILY AND WE DO CARE.
AND TAKE COMFORT IN WHAT GOD PROMISES: "He will actually swallow up death forever."-Psalm 37:29.
Susan H
December 21, 2007
While you are mourning the loss of a loved one, others are rejoicing to meet them behind the veil.
December 21, 2007
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Ron Suriano
December 21, 2007
Mr. Capra was a very good friend of mine. I work at the Land Rover dealership in Wilmington, NC and when he came in for service or whatever, he was always very pleasant and of course, very interesting to talk to. We would sometimes spend hours talking... even though I knew he had more important things to do. I will miss him. Every time I see one of his productions, my heart will be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together and we will celebrate a life well-lived.
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
December 21, 2007
You had guts and you followed your star.God bless you.
Sheila Smith
December 21, 2007
Rest in Peace Frank.
D.L. ZIMMERMAN
December 21, 2007
REST IN PEACE, FRANK CAPRA JR.
Douglas Whittemore
December 20, 2007
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
David J Bhaltazhar Esq
December 20, 2007
I was always fan of the silver screen.
Thank You Frank
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