John Capodice, best known for his appearances in popular shows and movies including “Seinfeld,” “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective” and “General Hospital,” died. He was 83 years old.
Capodice died on December 30. obituary announced Pizzi Funeral Home in Northvale, New Jersey.
The cause of death has not been released.
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Actor John Capodice died on December 30 at the age of 83, according to a public obituary released by Pizzi Funeral Home in Northvale, New Jersey. (Bobby Bank/Getty Images)
“John was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him,” the obituary said.
Capodice was born in Chicago in 1941. He served in US Army from 1964 to 1966, because he fought in the Korean War.
In the early 1970s, John Capodice began his acting career and had recurring roles on TV series, including “Ellen.” (Getty Images)
Beginning in the 1970s, Capodice began his acting career and had recurring roles on series such as “Ryan’s Hope,” “Diagnosis Murder,” “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” “Law & Order,” “Living Single,” “Melrose Place,” “Ellen,” “Mad About You,” “Boy Meets World” and “Will & Grace,” according to iMDB. The prolific actor has appeared in more than 150 film and television projects since 1978 to 2024.
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“Seinfeld” fans. you may remember the actor from the episode “Revenge,” which aired in 1991. Capodice played the owner of a laundromat that Kramer’s character tried to sabotage. Capodice’s character was hilariously accused of stealing $1,500 from a laundry bag on the popular television sitcom.
John Capodice appeared in a 1991 episode of “Seinfeld”. (Bobby Bank/Getty Images)
Capodica’s film credits include “Wall Street,” “Family Business,” “The Doors,” “Speed” and “Independence Day.” In “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,” the actor played a cop who mocked Jim Carrey’s character.
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Additionally, he was a “proud member” of the fraternal organization of the Blauvelt Sons of Italy, Rockland Lodge 2176.
John Capodice’s film credits include “Wall Street,” “Family Business,” “The Doors,” “Speed” and “Independence Day.” (Beck Starr/FilmMagic)
Capodice is survived by his wife Jane and daughters Tessa De Pierro and Cassandra Hansen. He was the “proud grandfather” of four grandchildren – David, Jake, Frankie and Giuliana.
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