Richard F. Capone, age 82, of West Chester, PA, formerly of Ardmore, PA, passed away on September 13, 2013. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Mario and Honora Capone (nee Tozar).
Mr. Capone served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War as an Airborne Ranger. He was a member of VFW Post 106 in West Chester. He was employed as a meat cutter with Food Fair and Pantry Pride Markets.
He is survived by his wife Lucille F. (nee Falcone), his children Mario D. (Marianne), Richard F. II, Daniel P. (Carla), Cecilia H. and Michael J. (Joan) Capone, his grandchildren Krista, Marc (Laura), Michael, Matthew, Jake, Eric, Briana, Cassandra and Nicole, his great-grandson Tommy, his brothers Joseph T. P. Caponi and Michael Capone. He was predeceased by his brother Philip F. Capone and his sister Ellen Capone.
Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Monday, September 16, 2013 7-9 PM and Tuesday, September 17, 2013 9-10 AM The Donohue Funeral Home, 1627 West Chester Pike (Cor. Hilltop Road), Westtown-West Chester (610) 431-9000, followed by his Funeral Mass 10:30 AM SS Simon & Jude Church, Route 352 and West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA. Interment SS Peter & Paul Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research, 5455 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 2020, Los Angeles, CA 90036-4220 would be appreciated.