Photo courtesy of William J. Burke & Sons / Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York
Feb 14, 1935 – May 20, 2022 (Age 87)
Saratoga Springs - John “Chaw” Capone, 87, passed away on the evening of Friday, May 20, 2022 at his home surrounded by his five loving daughters. He was born on February 14, 1935 to the late Pasquale and Mary Capone.
John was married to Emeline (McElroy) Capone on September 4, 1955 and had six children. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1953 to 1954 when he was released with an honorable discharge. From there he went into construction and retired from the Saratoga Springs DPW as a mason.
“Chaw” enjoyed spending time with his family, sharing stories, laughs, meals... lots of meals, watching his grandkids, watching the Yankees and playing sports… darts, bowling, and especially bocce and golf. He took pride in taking care of his property almost as much as he loved helping at his families’ houses. Whenever a project needed to be done, John was there. A true Saratogian, John loved “playing the ponies” at the track. He also enjoyed a good card game with his buddies at the ITAM where he was a member for over 63 years.
John was a soft spoken, polite gentleman. He was well known and loved by so many. He will be missed by his surviving daughters; Anna (Tim) Gabriel, Mary (Brian) Vickery, Tina (Mike) Kinns, Darlene (Bill) Duggan, and Tammy (Dale) Sherman, siblings; Rosemarie, Nicholas, Geraldine, Patricia (Ron), Anthony (Maryann), Louis (Kate), and Patrick, grandchildren; Allyn Woodcock III, Anthony M. (Jill) Woodcock, Danielle (Alley) Duggan, Rachel Leet Daniels, Cody M. Kinns, Kim, Josh, Mya Dan, Emily, Olivia, and Dunkin and great-grandchildren; Madelynn N. Woodcock, Toni M. Woodcock, Grayson Daniels, and Camdyn Daniels.
In addition to his parents, John is predeceased by his wife Emeline, son John J. Capone, Jr., grandson David John Woodcock, brother Daniel Capone, and sister Angeline Daly.
Special Thanks to Dr. John Pezzulo for his extreme kindness, compassion and sincere visits to Dads home.
Many Thanks to Albany Visiting Nurses, PT, OT (Trina, Kim, Allison, Carl) and Special neighbor Martin Cook, Vinny Arpey, Mike Zorn and George MacFarlane.
From the Bottom of our hearts a Warm Thank You to Patrick Capone for his daily attentiveness.
Relatives and friends are invited to call from 4-8pm on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home (628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs 518-584-5373).
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the historic Church of St. Peter (231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs) at 10am on Friday, June 3, 2022 with burial to follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery (West Ave., Saratoga Springs).
Read MoreHis guiding light of love and devotion will forever lead you from the memories he's left in your heart. My heart felt condolences to ya'll on this sad day.
Lisa Madison-Burns
June 03, 2022 | Friend
Sorry to see my neighbor of 41 years pass you will always be in my memory God speed
Jeff Neilen
June 02, 2022
Sending hugs and prayers to Anna, Mary, Darlene, Tina and Tammy. May your precious memories help you heal your hearts. He was a special Dad to all of you and I know he will be missed.
Ellen Gabriel
June 01, 2022
To all of Chaw´s children and family members I am very sorry to hear the news of his passing. What a class act gentleman and great friend to anyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. I have known him for over 60 years and like anyone who knew him you all will have some great memories to last you for life. He taught me and my late wife Roberta how to play bocce but he didn´t teach us how to beat him. I played golf with him and never beat him at that either. I really didn´t have to win it was...
Jim Lant / North Fort Myers, Fl.
May 30, 2022 | Friend
Chaw will be missed dearly he was loved by all Chaw mentioned as a mason and a construction worker he also was a great carpenter and a handyman Chaw was my father´s cousin and his children grew up with me as my cousins we all were very close growing up in the same neighborhood and attended school as well when you needed anything Chaw was there to help that´s the way it was back then family helping families RIP Chaw
Andrew Capone
May 29, 2022 | Family
I got to know John when I handled insurance for the City of SS. Such a gentleman. I enjoyed his visits to the office.
Cathy Lozier
May 29, 2022 | Corinth, NY | Coworker
So sorry to hear of the passing of John (Chaw) . Sending my heart felt condolences to his family.... May he rest in peace...
Rick Mangona
May 28, 2022 | Family
Worked many years with Chaw - he always had a smile and willing to chat. Many conversations & much laughter would follow even met up with him for drinks when I visited Myrtle Beach. Prayers & sympathy to the family left behind.
JoAnn
May 28, 2022 | Work
A heartfelt thank you for your service to our country. Rest In Peace.
Den
May 28, 2022
