Obituaries

Marty Capodice Passes Away

Plus, other recent obituaries from the city of Concord.

Martin J. Capodice, a former state employee, long-time booster of the Capitol Center for the Arts, and husband of Granite State politico Arnie Arnesen, passed away at 71 on Oct. 31.

Earlier this year, Marty was struck again by cancer but still made it up to WNHN-LP to sit in on his wife’s radio show, offering laughter and insights to the two hour program.

Brian Beihl, the manager of WNHN, wrote on the station’s website last week, “Marty, an optimist to the end, would often respond to friends inquiring as to his health: ‘Every day I’m still standing is a good day,’ no matter how bad he actually felt.”

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He leaves behind Arnesen, as well as children, sisters, stepchildren, and an expected grandchild next month.

As a frequent guest to the show, it was always great to hear Marty interact with his wife; often being the more grounded of the two, and yet still passionate about the things he cared about.

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Instead of digging up an old photograph of Marty, I’ve included a short video clip of his introduction of Republican presidential candidate Buddy Roemer, when Marty held a house party for the candidate in September 2011.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be donated to WNHN, the Capitol Center, or the NHCLU.

Other recent obits

  • Douglas Schinella, 79, formerly of Concord, passed away on Oct. 24, at a veterans’ hospital in Maine. A 1952 graduate of Concord High School, Schinella served in the Navy. His full obituary can be viewed here at the Portland Press Herald website.
  • Mildred Osborne Klapproth, 93, passed away on Oct. 24, at Havenwood-Heritage Heights, just a month shy of her 68th wedding anniversary. Her full obituary can be read here on the Bennett Funeral Home website.
  • Harlan Hoyt, 84, of Penacook, passed away on Oct. 16. A lifelong resident of the village, he served in the Army during the Korean War. His full obituary can be read here on the Bennett Funeral Home website.


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