George Capone

1929 - 2025

George Capone
September 20, 1929 - July 13, 2025
In loving memory of George Capone
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, George Philip Capone, who left us peacefully on Sunday, July 13th at the age of 95 surrounded by his loving family.
George was born in New Haven on September 20, 1929, the son of John and Rosaleen (Salem) Capone. After losing his father at the young age of 10, George began working summers on a farm to help support his mother and four siblings. From an early age, he showed a strength of character, resilience, and sense of responsibility that would define his life.
He graduated from Hillhouse High School and went on to attend Boardman Trade School, where he studied to become an electrician. Shortly after, George was drafted into the U.S. Army and served honorably in the Korean War, reaching the rank of Sergeant First Class. He remained a proud veteran throughout his life.
Upon returning home, George met the love of his life, Pauline Iemolo. They married in 1956 and shared 46 incredible years, raising their five children until Pauline's passing in 2002.
George was blessed to find a second love, Virginia Raccaro, a childhood friend he had known since grammar school. Together, they shared 22 beautiful years filled with happiness and love.
George will be remembered for his hard work, generous heart, and the deep love he gave to his family and friends. He lived a life rooted in humility, kindness, and a steady, unshakable commitment to those he cared about.
George was an avid fan of the New York Mets, New York Jets, and the UCONN basketball teams.
But George's greatest pride and joy was his family. He was a truly extraordinary husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He loved deeply, listened intently, and lived with kindness, curiosity, and conviction. He brought warmth to every room and made people feel known and valued. He found joy in gardening and fishing, but nothing meant more to him than the people he loved.
We are heartbroken by his loss, but overwhelmed with gratitude for the life he lived and the love he gave. He was a constant, a guide, and a steady light to all of us.
He is survived by his five children: Stephen Capone (Carla, his #1 daughter in law), Patricia Dummar, Janice Warner (Vernon, his #1 son in law), Carolyn Narciso, and Maria Hoyt. He was a proud grandfather to 12 grandchildren: Tiffany King, Sasha Capone, Christopher Warner, Sage Capone, Eric Warner, Justin Narciso, George Dummar III, Jeffrey Warner, Nicholas Dummar, Olivia Narciso, Alyssa Sparapani, and Michael Hoyt. George was also the proud great grandfather of 7 grandchildren: Jayden King, Cameran King, Zoey Warner, Sofia Sparapani, Elaina Warner, Jace Capone, and Nico Sparapani.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10:00 at St. Mary Church of St. John Bosco Parish in Branford, with burial to follow at St. Agnes Cemetery in Branford. Friends may call on Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. at the W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 North Main St. Branford. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society & The ALS Association, causes close to his heart.
Though he may be gone from our sight, George will live on in our hearts - in every shared story, every quiet moment, and every act of love inspired by his example.
Rest in peace, Dad. You will be deeply missed and forever loved. Please see his online memorial at www.wsclancy.com.