Condolence From: Rick Harrington
Condolence: My condolences on the passing of Mr. DeCapua: he was more than a fine musician; he was a teacher. While my many hours trying to learn to play the trumpet were only marginally successful, Mr. DeCapua gave me a love and appreciation for fine music that I thank him for every day. His patience and dedication to young scholars of music made him a most special man. One of the highlights of my childhood was being selected to blow Taps for the veterans at Bel-Air Manor on Memorial Day, 1963. Thank you for the Music...the band plays on.
Sunday February 01, 2015
Condolence From: Nancy Haley Ainsworth
Condolence: Dear Mark & Family,
I saw your father's obituary in the newspaper and I wanted to express my condolences to you. He sounds like he was a wonderful person who led a very full and happy life. I'm sorry for your loss of him. Nancy
Friday January 30, 2015
Condolence From: Ann Marie (Campise) Gutkowski
Condolence: My Dear Ann Marie, with my deepest and heartfelt sympathy, I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved Mario. May he stay alive in your heart and keep you strong until you meet again. With sympathy, your cousin - Ann Marie (Campise) Gutkowski
Wednesday January 28, 2015
Condolence From: Joe Marinello
Condolence: A dear friend from days at the gym. Missed you when you moved into the apartment and left the gym. Made a special seasoning mix for me.
Rest in peace Mario.
Wednesday January 28, 2015
Condolence From: Nancy Brown
Condolence: I am sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. DeCapua. Mr. DeCapua was a wonderful influence on me.The first thing he would say to us in band was "Hello Music Lovers". This gentle man played an important part of my life in music. He started me on the trumpet and here it is 55 years later & I am still playing. From Hartford Symphony, to Goodspeed to Broadway! Thanks to him my dream to be a musician came true!
Saturday January 24, 2015
Condolence From: Jerry and Mary-Ellen Baginski
Condolence: My colleague, mentor, teacher, musician, and good friend. When I come to teach in Newington, Mario took me under his wing and was a major influence in my professional and personal life. I patterned my teaching style after the master, Mario. His warmth and caring has and will always be a part of me and of those fortunate to know him.
God placed him here for good reasons and will now welcome him to his deserved place in heaven. With our love.
Jerry and Mary-Ellen Baginski
Thursday January 22, 2015
Condolence From: Lynda Mazur
Condolence: To the DeCapua family-
I am very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that Mr. DeCapua spread the joy of music to so many.
Thursday January 22, 2015
Condolence From: Steven Goldman
Condolence: Mr. DeCapua was my first Music teacher. He always made things fun and interesting. Aside from being a great teacher, he was a very nice man. I feel that his teaching made my career in music possible. RIP Mr.DeCaua.
Thursday January 22, 2015
Condolence From: Bob Wright
Condolence: Ann Marie, Mark and DeCapua family, my deepest sympathy on your loss. May fond memories and the love of family and friends help you through this difficult time.
Bob Wright ('77 SCHS)
Wednesday January 21, 2015
Condolence From: Roger Emerson
Condolence: Walking into band class in fourth grade and meeting Mario changed my life. He made band fun and I was hooked...how do you thank someone for giving you a lifelong direction? keep blowing man, high " C's" are easy up there!
Wednesday January 21, 2015
