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Frank Capasso Obituary

FRANK CAPASSO Frank Capasso, 83, of Wilmington died Friday in the care of Lower Cape Fear Hospice. A native of East Orange, NJ, and a multi-media artist, educator, actor, athlete, and Korean War Veteran, Frank relocated to the area in 2004 and became active in the local art and theatre scenes. He is survived by son Jon Capasso and wife Teresa of Novato, CA, son Chris Capasso and wife Robin of Andover, NJ, daughter Leanne Prete and husband Philip of Wilmington, and grandchildren Julia Capasso and Alex Capasso, both in California. Friends are invited to an informal celebration of Frank's life Wednesday, July 23 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the Cameron Art Museum in Wilmington. In lieu of flowers, his children request that donations be made to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice (www.hospiceandlifecarecenter.org) or St. Jude's Children's Hospital (www.stjude.org). Frank's retrospective gallery can be viewed at http://frankcapasso.home.comcast.net

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Wilmington Star-News on Jul. 21, 2014.

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