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John Capone Obituary
He was born in New London on Dec. 1, 1932, the son of Michael and Anna DeLia Capone.
John was veteran of the Korean War serving in the Army Signal Corps and on the ski patrol in the Colorado mountains.
He had owned Mike's Junior restaurant in Groton in the early 1950s.
He was the Claims Manager at Pfizer for many years until his retirement.
John was an avid artist, scrimshander and builder of half hull models. He had been the President of the Young Democrats from 1954 to 1955, served on the Groton Representative Town Meeting and had been the director of the Groton Elks Youth Activities Committee. John had been a member of the Pfizer Players appearing in the play, Fiddler on the Roof.
John is survived by two sons, Michael J. Capone and his wife, Deborah, of Lyme and John J. Capone, Jr. and his wife, Rene, of Groton; his best friend, Wendy Capone of Mystic; four grandchildren, Michael and Matthew Capone, Christina M. Bills and John J. Capone, III; and one great-granddaughter, Isabella Bills.
Visiting hours will be held from 11 until 2 p.m. on Saturday with prayers at 1:30 p.m. at the Byles-Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames St., Groton. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be directed to Babies Heart Run, c/o Navy Federal Credit Union, Gungywamp Road, Groton, CT 06340.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for John Capone
Alanna Delaporta-Malinowski
March 29, 2010
Dear Capone Family,
Many years have passed since we've seen each other but please know I feel your loss especially having grown up in Groton and having been a part of the Pfizer family with all of you. I know this must be a tough time for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kim Kelley
March 28, 2010
To all of the Capone's,
Wishing we were there with you at this time of loss. To hold your hand, to give a hug, to laugh, to cry, to remember. John will be missed by all. He touched so many people in so many different ways. Our heart is with you. Love always,
Kim, Vince & family
March 28, 2010
Dear Mike,John, Wendy and Families, Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies on your loss of John. John and I go back a long way as I rented an apartment on Denison Ave from his mother in 1960. We also had many mutual friends and shared many good times which are good memories for me. I will keep John in my prayers and thoughts. Please call upon me if I can be of any help during your most difficult time. Sincerely, Roland Straub and Family.
Bill & Pat Rabitaille
March 27, 2010
To The Capone Family
Our love and prayers go out to you all. John was always blessed with a great sense of humor and I'm sure leaves many happy memories.
Love to you all, Pat & Bill Rabitaille
Barbara Ericson
March 27, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you All.
March 27, 2010
Uncle John, you will be sorely missed... When you get to heaven, give Grandma and Aunt Sabina a big hug for me, and give my Mother a big kiss and tell her I miss her. Your loving Nephew, Gerry
Burr Family
March 26, 2010
To my cousins, Johnny and Michael: I know the loss of a father, and I know how much you loved yours. May this difficult time bring your family closer and remind us all of how our time should be spent with each other. Love to you, your families, and your mom. Wishing you comfort in your memories and each other, Deb, Rich, Ross & Tucker
Trevor,Denise & Sandy Bills
March 26, 2010
Capone family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of your father, grandfather and great grandfather. May the happy memories warm your heart and help you through your grief. God Bless,
Trevor, Denise & Sandy Bills
Kurt
March 26, 2010
Dear John and Rene',
My condolences to you both and your family. May your memories bring you peace in this time of sorrow.
Your friend,
March 26, 2010
Rene and Johnny So sorry to hear about your dad. I'm sure you have lots of memories of him. Love John and Sandy Montgomery
Bernie Nasser
March 26, 2010
To the Capone Family:
My deepest sympathies on the loss of John...Sorry I can't be there for you as I'm down here in Lauderdale with Slater...may his soul rest in peace!
March 26, 2010
John. Rene" Nina, and JJ..... We were sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. We hope you memories will help you through this difficult time. We love all of you.............Uncle Charlie and Aunt Nancy
Charles Schroeder
March 26, 2010
John. Rene" Nina, and JJ..... We were sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. We hope you memories will help you through this difficult time. We love all of you.............Uncle Charlie and Aunt Nancy
Diane Shafner Zaccaro
March 25, 2010
My most sincere sympathies to the Capone family. I have fond memories of a really wonderful man.
March 25, 2010
Dear John,Rene,Nina,John and Family
We are so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. Hoping time and memories heal your pain.
Love to all
The Kydds
March 25, 2010
My best memory of John is that he had that uncanny ability to make you laugh and see the bright side of any situation. What a wonderful man, what a great loss.
With deepest sympathies,
Antoinette Miceli Purdy
Jeanette Cortinas
March 25, 2010
Dear ones, I very recently attended a performance of "Fiddler", and throughout the performance I thought of John and Wendy when they performed in this wonderful show so many years ago. What happy times. How sad that he is not here with you anymore. I trust your memories of him will provide you comfort. Jeanette
Mark Underwood
March 25, 2010
John & Rene,
My condoleneces on the passing of your father.
Mark Underwood
Richard Moon
March 25, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Marv & Marcia Leonard
March 25, 2010
John and family. Just to let you know that we are thinking of you during this most difficult time. Your dad was such an interesting person with many great talents.
judith ryerson
March 25, 2010
John and Rene,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your memories comfort you always.
Judy (Gerry's)
March 25, 2010
I LOVED YOUR FATHER SINCE THE DAY I MET HIM IN 1953 AND I BECAME HIS BROTHER WHEN I MARRIED HIS SISTER,YOUR AUNT MARY,I MISS HIM WITH ALL MY HEART,YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND ALL MY LOVE YOUR UNCLE JOE.
John's team (Giants) beat the Pats in the Superbowl.
Sharon Vasta
March 25, 2010
John will be painfully missed. I will never know another man of his caliber in my life time. I have mountains of great memories of him, his wit, his charm, stories and jokes. I will always have a piece of him in my heart. I love you John. S. Vasta
Marsh A. Enquist
March 25, 2010
Wendy and family..Sorry for your loss.Marsh.
JOHN AND ORCHIS MOON
March 25, 2010
MIKE AND JOHN, WE WANT TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES.
Rene' Capone
March 25, 2010
My heartfelt condolences to Johnny my husband and my children, Mike, Deb,& boys, and Wendy - I have been a member of this family for 30 plus years - I do know the feeling of having such a great loss in one's family - my love to all - Rene'
David Debbie Miner
March 25, 2010
Much sympathy goes out to your family for your loss. John and Mike you and your families are in our prayers.
Debbie Bates
March 25, 2010
Johnnny & Michael, Thinking of you and your families. I am so thankful for all of the memories, from childhood to now of your dad. he will always be in our hearts. Uncle John will be missed . Love you guys Debbie
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