A., Georgia
Beloved Mother & Grandmother, Honored for Excellence in Teaching, Longtime Dongan Hills Resident, 90 Joanne Marie Capolongo (née Rizzo), age 90, of Staten Island, New York, passed away peacefully at home on 5/26/2025. A native Staten Islander and proud member of the Phi Beta Kappa Society,...
Read MoreMrs. Capolongo was my first grade elementary school teacher at PS 23. She was a kind, compassionate, and dedicated teacher. I have fond memories of my time in her classroom. She will be deeply missed. Requiem aeternam dona ei, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat ei. Requiescat in pace. Amen.
Daniel J Shea
October 21, 2025 | School
Mrs. Capolongo taught both of my daughters at PS23. She made 1st grade a fun adventure. She was magical! I was her class mother and always looked forward to helping her. She clearly loved the children and enjoyed teaching. We all loved her!
Cynthia Palinkas
June 01, 2025
I remember Mrs. Capolongo from P.S. 23. She was the kindest, most patient teacher. R.I.P.
Kimberly Dross
May 28, 2025
