Colonel Frank Capone, USAF, Ret. passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 24, 2021.

He was born on July 13, 1935 to Arthur and Margaret Capone and graduated from Portsmouth High School, Portsmouth New Hampshire and attended the University of New Hampshire.

After receiving his commission as an officer in the United States Air Force in 1958, Frank rose through the ranks before retiring as Commander, 3280th Technical Training Group, Lackland AFB, Texas in 1987.

Frank earned the Bronze Star and the Legion of Merit in addition to other honors and achievements too numerous to mention here. Frank served his beloved country from Asia to Europe and many points in between, including a tour in Vietnam in 1971.

In 1965 Frank met and married the love of his life, Patricia Ann with whom he faithfully spent the next 56 years.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Margaret, his sister Rosemary and his daughters Vicki and Kim.

Frank is survived by his devoted wife Patty Ann; his sons and their spouses Michael and Sharon Capone and Donald and Sheila Dobbs; a son-in-law Mike Levi; grandchildren Erny Moore, Jamin Moore, Stephanie Allen, Magan Galvan and Sean Capone as well as his great grandchildren; nieces and cousins. He will be greatly missed.

There will be a visitation at W. J. Smith and Son Funeral Home on Sunday, August 29, 2021 from 3-4PM. A graveside service will be conducted at Peninsula Memorial Park on Monday, August 30, 2021 at 3PM.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Please leave online condolences at www.wjsmithandson.com