THE DATONA BEACH NEWS-JOURNAL
Daytona Beach, Florida
Sunday, September 15, 2013


Frank S. Capek, 72, of Palm Coast, FL, passed away on September 10, 2013 at the Stuart F. Meyer Hospice House.

A Memorial Gathering will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church from 10:00 am until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am. Inurnment will immediately follow at the church columbarium.

Frank was born and raised in New Jersey. He graduated from Ridgefield Park High School in 1959 and then attended Fairleigh Dickenson University. Frank proudly served in the United States Military as a Marine. In 1966 Frank married Barbara Fliegel. They relocated to Utah, then moved to Massachusetts and settled in Florida in 1990.

Together they raised their 3 beautiful children. Frank was employed as a Comptroller and Sales Manager in the Publishing Industry up until his retirement 9 years ago.

He had a passion for composing and playing music. Franks life was music. He enjoyed every minute of being a part of numerous bands over the years. Frank also enjoyed golfing, biking, and seeking out new restaurants, but most of all he loved his family. He regularly attended all of his grandchildren's football and baseball games. Frank always looked forward to the yearly family vacation to Cancun, Mexico. He was a very special person and will be missed by all that knew him.

Frank is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years Barbara Capek of Palm Coast; daughter Donna M Capek-Perry (James) of Palm Coast; Twin sons Frank M Capek of Ormond Beach, Kevin W Capek of Ormond Beach; brothers Thomas Capek (Cheryl) and family of Ohio, Kenneth Capek (Marilyn) of New Jersey; sister Christine Connors (Kenneth) of Palm Coast; nephew Sean Connors; sisters-in-law Carol Hannon and the Trulby family, Diane Fliegel and family. Frank was also the loving grandfather to his grandsons Ryan and Kyle.

Donations in Frank's name may be made to the Stuart F. Meyer Hospice House or the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.