Benjamin R. Capone

CAPONE, Benjamin R. 78, a longtime resident of Chelmsford, died on Tuesday, September 9, 2008. He was the beloved husband of Ella L. (Shaw) Capone, who survives him and resides in Chelmsford. He was born on May 21, 1930 in Revere, a son of the late Fred and Tina M. (Guarino) Capone. He was a Korean War Veteran, who served in the United States Coast Guard. Prior to his retirement, he worked for the United States Air Force for 37 years at Hanscom Air Force Base in the Research Lab as a Senior Scientist. He then worked at Lockhead in CA for 5 years and for Diop, which later became Axysis until his illness. He loved bowling, his guitar and his banjo, as well as folk music. In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by his daughter, Diana Payette and her husband Steven of CA; his son, Stephen and his wife Susan and their son Gabriel of CA. He also leaves a sister, Gilda O'Hara of Winthrop; a nephew, Michael O'Hara and his wife Juli of CA. Visiting hours will be held on Friday evening from 4-8 PM at the Blake Funeral Home, 24 Worthen St., CHELMSFORD. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Saturday morning at 9 AM at St. Mary's Church, Chelmsford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Benjamin's name to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or to the MSPCA Angell Memorial Hospital, c/o Development Office, 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02310. Arrangements by Blake Funeral Home, Chelmsford. www.blakefuneralhome.com.