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JOHN SOLOMOND posted a condolence
Thursday, October 12, 2023
I first met Bob while we both worked for the Army Materiel Command Headquarters in Alexandria, VA. While we worked in different ares of the organization, we were both members of the Friday Afternoon Club (FAC). Bob was a humble guy with very distinctive perceptions on life. He was also very respectfule of others opinions and preferences. He will be missed by many.
John P. Solomond, 12 SEP 23.
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Carol Gaylor posted a condolence
Monday, October 2, 2023
My husband and I first met Bob and Marilyn at our favorite local restaurant – probably 20 years ago. We continued to see them there and often sat together at the bar. Although Bob was generally a quiet man, when he spoke, everyone listened. He was very knowledgeable, yet so humble. I'm glad we had the pleasure to know him. R.I.P. Bob.
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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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Corey Lasoff posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Many things I can say about Bob. Mostly he is one of the most well respected, likable humans
ever. Always with a quiet dignity and confidence and nothing to prove because he has done it all. I am grateful having known
him and the better person for it.
His and Marilyn's friend, ( aka
Marbob)
Corey
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PREAMBLE:
This is a detailed story of Bob Capeci’s life, penned by his adoring wife, sweetheart, and closest friend of over 38 years, Marilyn Ullrich.
Bob died on August 9, 2022, at a wonderfully loving medical facility in Newark, New Jersey, with me holding his hands.
He valiantly fought through eight resuscitation attempts – he so wanted to keep living! Through every moment, he maintained his usual and most positive attitude, his endless sense of humor, his incredible toughness, and his amazing affection!
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Bob's Story posted a condolence
Friday, August 18, 2023
CELEBRATION:
Bob’s Military Honors Ceremony is scheduled for Friday, October 13, 2023, at 1 PM (arrive by Noon) at Arlington National Cemetery. Reception will follow at Patton Hall at Fort Myer next door. (I need to know as soon as possible if you are planning on attending. Title it “Bob’s service” and e-mail to marilynullrich@optonline.net.)
Photographers will be preparing a slideshow of the Ceremony and Reception which will be ready in about 4 to 6 weeks after the Ceremony. Plans are for a casual get together in Brooklyn once the slideshow is ready. Please post your remembrances of Bob on the Marine Park Funeral Home Tribute Wall so they will be captured in the Tribute Book for his family.
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Bob's Story posted a condolence
Friday, August 18, 2023
PERSONAL TRIBUTES:
Bob was respected by everyone and loved by many. He was selfless and a very secure and respectful person.
A long time ago, our close friend, Corey, coined a very apt motto: “Be Like Bob!” So true and such a perfect tribute.
He also noted Bob’s practice of not reacting to perceived offenses. In this regard, Bob’s sage advice to “ignore bad behavior” was one lesson he was always trying to teach me and others.
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One treasured tribute and beautiful gift I received is the profound letter I received from my youngest son, John. He wrote of the positive influence that Bob had on his life. He enumerated many examples through his life with Bob; following are a few summary statements from his letter:
“Bob was an amazing man, an American hero, and a true force of positive energy in any room he was in. I genuinely can’t think of another person on Earth who was ever as pleasant to be around, selfless, genuine, and caring.”
“He always treated you and other people well. In the 41 years that I knew him, I can’t think of a single incident of him losing control or being disrespectful to others. A man with a true level of character that is virtually extinct.”
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Bob's Story posted a condolence
Friday, August 18, 2023
BOB’S HERITAGE:
Bob was second-generation Italian/Irish. His Italian grandparents, Rocco and Lucy, immigrated as a young, married couple, and his mother, Bridgette (Bridie), immigrated from Ireland when she was 18 years old.
Rocco and Lucy had a son, Danny, who met Bridie in Manhattan Beach when he was a chauffeur and she was the nanny for a family there. They married and had three sons, Bob, Paul, and Danny Jr.
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Bob's Story posted a condolence
Friday, August 18, 2023
BOB’S FAMILY:
Bob was first married to Sally Boerner. She made him the grateful father of four girls. Theresa, twin to Toni, died shortly after birth; she is buried at Arlington National Cemetery at Bob’s grave site.
Her sweet twin, Toni, struggles with cerebral palsy. Though she has lived in facilities for most of her life, Bob was able to enjoy many good times with her.
The other two girls, Lorry and Lee, enriched his life with seven grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. He felt privileged to receive much love from them and to enjoy many good times with them.
MY FAMILY:
Bob provided much support and love for me and my young family. My children, Will, Nina, Tanya, and John, blessed us with twelve grandchildren and a great grandchild who Bob also thoroughly enjoyed.
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Bob's Story posted a condolence
Friday, August 18, 2023
EARLY INFLUENCES:
When Bob was young, Sheepshead Bay was full of uniformed men from World War II. Bob said he was inspired by these heroes who were “saving liberty for the world.”
At 15, Bob enlisted in the Air National Guard at Floyd Bennett Field near his home in Brooklyn. On many days, he flew with airmen who were working on getting the miles in for their certifications.
He also spent time at Ebbett’s Field at ball games and the Paramount Theater seeing some great artists like Frank Sinatra and Sarah Vaughan during his “alternate school time”. His mother and father probably thought he was in regular school, but he was getting a great education.
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Bob's Story posted a condolence
Friday, August 18, 2023
MARINE CAREER (Most notable accomplishments):
Bob Capeci served our nation as a Career Marine from 1950 until 1970, primarily as a combat engineer. He enlisted in the Marine Corps at 17 as a Private and retired 20 years later as an officer - a Captain.
His service to the country took a lot of time and attention away from his family, and they deserve much recognition for the personal sacrifices they endured.
Bob first served in Korea for 13 months where he was wounded and was awarded the Purple Heart. He rehabilitated himself so well and so quickly that they put him back on the front lines. Shrapnel remained in his elbow throughout his life.
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In 1953, Bob was selected to be part of the prestigious Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon. This team was housed at Marine Barracks, Washington, at 8th and I Streets in Southeast Washington, D.C. (also the site of the Marine Commandant’s residence).
At age 24, he was selected as Platoon Sergeant of one of the three 25-man platoons.
They would rotate duties with two platoons performing in the Silent Drill Platoon’s Friday Night Parade at Marine Barracks, Washington, and the other one providing security at Camp David.
Consequently, every third week, Bob would take his platoon of 25 men to Camp David where he would provide security for President Eisenhower.
Representative picture of the Silent Drill Platoon.
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Bob's Story posted a condolence
Friday, August 18, 2023
Later, Bob was selected as the NCO in charge of the Presidential Honor Guard at the White House. He led that group at presidential functions during Dwight Eisenhower’s presidency.
After the conclusion of his ceremonial and security duties at Marine Barracks Washington, the White House, and Camp David, Bob led a team of 15 instructors in developing safe mine warfare and demolitions training in Okinawa.
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In 1961, Bob trained and served as a Drill Instructor in San Diego (the 4th picture below is Bob as a drill instructor).
This is where he was chosen to demonstrate the proper salute. This poster (below) was displayed in all Barracks throughout the world until the uniform changed about five years later.
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Bob served in Vietnam in two tours, one in the country and the other on a ship waiting to be deployed. Bob initially commanded a 25-man platoon. He was promoted to Company Commander there where he led 200 men.
This picture is Bob with his platoon in Vietnam. Bob is center front.
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Bob’s numerous medals include:
- The Purple Heart
-The Bronze Star (with Valor)
-Many awards for “expert” in rifle, machine gun, and pistol demonstrations.
Photo is of Bob receiving
The Bronze Star with Valor.
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POST-MARINE CAREER:
After his Marine career, Bob took advantage of the GI Bill and enrolled at East Carolina University. He graduated with a Masters in history and planned to become a teacher.
College picture shows he went “radical” as evidenced by his hair and beard.
Despite his excellent record, he never became a teacher because of the glut of teachers in the 70s. He only received one offer, and it was in Alaska.
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Bob's Story posted a condolence
Friday, August 18, 2023
Bob would have been a wonderful teacher! He told me of his dreams of teaching and the opportunities he gave his students when he was student teaching. Most of them had never been out of their little hometowns.
He had a unique style of teaching history like a story, incorporating music and other remembrances from each era of study.
After his student teaching, Bob moved back to Brooklyn. He worked in Brooklyn for a few years. One job was as a maintenance worker at Riis Park Beach where a side duty was to monitor a nude beach there and another was as a carpenter in government buildings.
Bob found a government application for rapid-progression internships in a trash can and filled it out. Eighteen months later, he received a call that he had been selected for five different jobs. He ended up at the Army Materiel Command’s Headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, working as a civilian management analyst.
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Besides all of his physical achievements in the Marine Corps, Bob was also an accomplished runner throughout his life until the age of 70. He ran numerous races; 13 of them were marathons.
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CONCLUSION:
Joyful and grateful to have shared my life with this most special man!
BOB CAPECI –
A life well lived!
“Be Like Bob!”
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Friday, August 26, 2022
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