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Alberto "Abie" Capone, 88, of Lancaster, Calif., formerly of Altoona, passed away Oct. 26, 2026. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Costantino and Cristina (Tupone) Capone.
He was preceded in death by four brothers: Domenick, Arturo, Dino and Eugene Capone; and by his sister, Lilia Sprankle.
Surviving are five nieces: Lisa, Cindy, Nicole, Keana and Cristina; and a nephew, Aaron.
Abie was a 1956 graduate of Altoona High School, attended Holy Rosary Catholic Church growing up and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lancaster, Calif.
He retired as a Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force after 23 years of service, receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross in 1971 for performing emergency resupply sorties in Hoa, Republic of Vietnam, in October 1969.
Abie enjoyed music and reading and was a life member of the American Legion, VFW and Air Force Professional Loadmaster Association.
Friends and family are invited to attend committal services with Military Honors at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, at Calvary Cemetery, Altoona, with Father Dennis M. Kurdziel, officiant.
Arrangements are by Rose Hill Funeral & Cremation Care Inc., Altoona.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Norton Air Force Base Museum in San Bernardino, California (nafbmuseum.org).
Condolences may be made at RoseHillFuneralCare.com.