George Henry ‘Poppy’ Capo
OBITUARY
George Henry Poppy Capo, 85, of Dickson City, passed away peacefully at home on April 17 th, 2026. Born in New York City Manhattan, son of the late Frank and Christina Blumenthal Capo, he was a 1957 graduate of Manhattan High School, and was a member of St. Paul ‘s Catholic Church in Scranton.
He worked as a chemist/biologist in sewage and water; and prior to his retirement, he was an installer of kitchen and bathrooms for Lowe’s Home Improvement. He was also a carpenter, with hands of gold, and was a jack of all trades, but master of none.
George honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, serving from September 1966 through September 1972. George was stationed at Fort Hamilton, NY., serving as military police 95B20, and also in the APO 96207 Eighth Army, 7 th Infantry Division, where he was later Honorably discharged.
Poppy truly lived his life to the fullest, and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his spouse, Rita Annan-Capo; daughter, Tressa Malvasi; granddaughter, Seaira Malvasi and son-in-law, Mike Malvasi; and a son, Keith Capo.
There will be a blessing service Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. in the John J. Turko & Sons Funeral Home, 402 Boulevard Ave., Dickson City, by Msgr. Neil VanLoon, Pastor. Military Honors will follow. Interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
George Henry ‘Poppy’ Capo
April 17, 2026