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Joseph Capitano Obituary
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July 2, 2025
Joseph Michael Capitano, Age 82, passed away peacefully at his home in Manhattan on August 2, 2025
Born to Pasquale and Sophie (Skripkowski)Capitano on April 24, 1943. He grew up in Pittston, Pennsylvania. He was a graduate of Pittston Township High School, Class of 1960. Joseph received a Bachelor of Arts in History from Kings College, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania in 1964 and a Masters Degree in Guidance and Counseling from Montclair University in 1975. Beginning in 1964, he was on the faculty of Brick Township High School, New Jersey, serving as a History teacher, a football coach and later as a guidance counselor. He retired from teaching in 2000. Joseph was beloved by his wife Rosemary Bergin Capitano and by his sister Charlotte Capitano. He was a favorite brother-in-law and uncle to his many Bergin relatives, after retiring, Joseph and Rosemary sold their home at the Jersey Shore and moved to New York where they had many wonderful years enjoying the cultural attractions of Manhattan.
There will be a requiem Mass at St. Malachy's Church, The actor's Chapel.
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239 W 49th St
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Jak
August 10, 2025
May Jesus be with Joseph and Joseph beautiful friends and family
Bob Sills
August 7, 2025
Condolences to his wife and family,
I was able to have Coach Cap as my homeroom teacher for four years. He was a motivator. His enthusiasm was contagious.
He was constantly encouraging his students and players to reach their potential.
Many stories because he was a "superstar".
A true blessing in my life.
Bob Sills, class of 73
Sam Riello
August 7, 2025
My deepest sympathy to the Capitano and Bergen families.
Joe was a fantastic Brick football coach and a better educator and person. I will always remember the fun times we had together coaching the sophomore and JV teams together.
He invented the Radar defense where all our linemen stood up instead of being in a 3 point stance. Drove the other teams crazy.
I loved him and I´ll always fondly remember Joe, Rosemary and the entire Bergen family.
Sam Riello
Don Reid
August 7, 2025
It is with great sadness that I send my sincere condolences to Rosemary and the Bergin and Capitano families. I graduated high school with Rosemary and spent a number of fall seasons coaching with Joe. His players loved him and always gave 100% effort at every practice and every game. I was sorry when he left our staff. I will always remember him as fun loving and dedicated to his players and students.
RIP
Don Reid
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