Guido R. Capolino

POUGHKEEPSIE – Guido Remo Capolino, 90, died on May 26, 2020 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. He previously lived in Brooklyn.

Born on December 7, 1929 in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late Sisto and Gaetana Capolino. He graduated from Lafayette High School in 1946. He proudly served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Guido was a lifelong “workaholic” who owned and operated Beacon Roofing for over 45 years and continued to work full time sharing his knowledge and experience as a consultant and manufacturer’s representative.
Guido was a parishioner of St. Mary, Our Lady of the Falls in Wappingers Falls, NY. An avid outdoorsman, he especially enjoyed hunting and fishing continuously from an early age and later sharing his passion with his children, grandchildren and dear friends.
On February 27, 1965 in New York City, he married Patricia Ann Nora “P.A.N.” (O’Donnell) Capolino who survives at home. He is also survived by his children and their spouses, Steven and Michele Capolino of Old Bridge, NJ, Susan and Richard Downing of Milford, PA, Guido and Caroline Capolino of Patterson, NY, Josette and Timothy Colver of Parker, TX, and Remo Capolino and Tara DeTurris of Carmel, NY. He has 14 grandchildren; Kristin Paribello and husband Nicholas, Joseph Capolino, Joseph Black, Jesse Black and wife Nalat, Jillyn Black, John Black, Evan Capolino, Brendan Capolino, Griffin Colver, Jocelyn Colver, Sophia Colver, Peyton Capolino, Parker Capolino, and Marco Capolino. He was also blessed with 3 great-grandchildren; Javyn, Nalyn and Suwyn. He is survived by his sister, Corinne Erard and her husband Phillip of Manhattan, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews across the globe. He is predeceased by his brothers, Ilando, Robert and Eugene.

Due to current restrictions, private entombment will take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne. Donations may be made in Guido’s memory to National Geographic Society. Please visit his Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.