Frank N. Caputo, known to all as Frankie, was born on Jan. 8, 1936, to Angelina and Cosimo Caputo, in the Bronx, New York, and passed away peacefully, on Sept. 24, 2026, in Putnam Valley, New York, surrounded by his devoted wife and loving family. His 90 years of life was marked by generosity, faith, humor and quiet strength.
Frank was a proud graduate of Roosevelt High School, Class of 1954, who later continued his studies in the field of accounting in Fordham, before joining the service.
He served his country in the United States Army, answering the call to duty with honor. He retired after 35 years of civilian service as chief of supplies for the Department of Veterans Affairs in Kingsbridge and later, Montrose Hospitals. Frank was steadfast in his Roman Catholic faith and he held a special devotion to St. Anthony, the patron saint of miracles and of amputees. Those who knew him understood that he was a gentle but not so quiet giant, a man who led not so much by direct word, but by example. He lived with generosity, intelligence, deep faith and a thankful heart.
Though he has departed this earthly life, Frank’s influence remains. His family was the center of his heart, and he loved them with the kind of loyalty that never wavered. He shared 63 loving years of marriage with his devoted wife, Marguerite Caputo; their union was a beautiful example of commitment, patience, and enduring companionship. Together they built a home rooted in love and a family that was the joy of his heart and the center of his world. He is survived by his children, Steven, Christopher (and his wife Natasha), Francine Verzi (and her husband Tony), and Marc (and his wife Heather). He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren, Nicholas, Kristina, Natalie, Katherine, Vincent, Matthew, Franco, Nina, Anthony, and John Joseph, each of whom brought him great pride and happiness. His love for his family was deep and enduring, and the legacy he leaves behind is written in the lives of those he cherished. Frank found joy in the simple pleasures of life and appreciated them fully. He enjoyed Western cowboy movies, BLT sandwiches, Godzilla, and cheering for the New York Mets and the Giants.
He was meticulous with bookkeeping and super smart with numbers. Those who were blessed to know Frank will remember his generous heart, his faith-filled example, and his intelligent mind. He was a man who offered strength without boasting, kindness without hesitation, and faith without wavering. His presence was a source of comfort and stability, and his life stood as a quiet testimony to the power of a good and faithful servant. He will be remembered with love, respect, and gratitude by all who were fortunate enough to share in his journey.
Those who knew Frank will remember his strong faith, his sharp mind, his dependable nature, and his wonderful sense of humor. His life was a gift, and his memory will remain a blessing to all who loved him. He has now gone home to the Lord he served so faithfully, and we trust that heaven welcomed him with peace, laughter, and perhaps a perfectly made provolone and salami sandwich waiting at the pearly gates. May he rest in eternal peace, and may his family and those who mourn him, be comforted by the promise of resurrection and the hope of everlasting life.
May the Lord, whom Frank served with steadfast devotion, grant him eternal rest and peace.
