Anthony “Tony” Capone

Anthony “Tony” Capone obituary

Anthony “Tony” Capone

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Sep

24

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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Bowers Funeral Home

7 Lee St, Lincoln, ME 04457

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Sep

25

Service

11:00 a.m.

St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church

19 Colby Street, MILLINOCKET, ME 04462-1595

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Sep

25

Service

12:00 p.m.

Millinocket Cemetery

East Avenue, MILLINOCKET, ME 04462

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Anthony Capone Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bowers Funeral Home - Houlton on Sep. 22, 2025.

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Biddeford - Anthony Angelo Capone ("Tony Capone") born on June 14, 1949, loving husband to Sheryl Capone and son of Rose and Salvatore Capone. He peacefully passed away at Saint Andre's nursing home on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the age of 76.

He served in the Marine Corps. After serving several years when he was discharged, he came to Millinocket Maine. He loved everyone he met here and was known as "Fonz". He enjoyed walking around town and talking to all the town folks. He got a job at the mill and worked there for many, many years. He loved fly fishing and loved to fish every day. He made flies that were unbelievably beautiful. He donated much of his time to doing things for needed causes. He especially enjoyed doing Christmas events, Toys for Tots was one of his favorites. He dressed up like an elf and gave out gifts. Tony was a devoted catholic who loved the church, he was in the Knights of Columbus.

Tony is survived by his brother, Angelo Capone and sister-in-law Esther Capone; his nephew, Christian, and two nieces, Taylor and her husband, Christopher, and Solona Pappy and her husband, Johnny. He is also survived by his extended family… his nephews, William and Umberto; his nieces, Rose and Laura; and his great nephew, Nicholas and his great nieces, Sofia and Ava. He will be missed by all who loved him.

He is predeceased by his parents.

Friends may call on Wednesday September 24, 2025, at Bowers Funeral Home 7 Lee St, Lincoln, from 6 to 8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, 19 Colby St, Millinocket, ME at 11AM on Thursday, September 25, 2025. Immediately following services, burial will take place at Millinocket cemetery.

To share memories and condolences please visit www.bowersfuneral.com

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Upcoming Events

Sep

24

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Bowers Funeral Home

7 Lee St, Lincoln, ME 04457

Send Flowers

Sep

25

Service

11:00 a.m.

St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church

19 Colby Street, MILLINOCKET, ME 04462-1595

Send Flowers

Sep

25

Service

12:00 p.m.

Millinocket Cemetery

East Avenue, MILLINOCKET, ME 04462

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Bowers Funeral Home - Houlton

Only 8 hours left for delivery to next service.