Alberto “Abie” Capone, 88, of Lancaster, Calif., formerly of Altoona, passed away October 26, 2026. He was born September 11, 1938 in Altoona, son of the late Costantino and Cristina (Tupone) Capone. He was preceded in death by four brothers: Domenick, Arturo, Dino and Eugene Capone; and by his sister, Lilia Sprankle. Surviving are five nieces: Lisa, Cindy, Nicole, Keana and Cristina; and a nephew, Aaron. Abie was a 1956 graduate of Altoona High School, attended the Holy Rosary Catholic Church growing up and was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lancaster, Calif. He retired as a Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force after 23 years of service, receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross in 1971 for performing emergency resupply sorties in Hoa, Republic of Vietnam in October of 1969. Abie enjoyed music and reading, and was a life member of the American Legion, VFW, and Air Force Professional Loadmaster Association. Friends and family are invited to attend committal services with Military Honors at 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Calvary Cemetery, Altoona, with Father Dennis M. Kurdziel, officiant. Memorial contributions may be made to the Norton Air Force Base Museum in San Bernardino, California (nafbmuseum.org). Arrangements have been entrusted to Rose Hill Funeral & Cremation Care, Inc., 118 Rosehill Cemetery Dr., Altoona, PA 16602. Condolences may be made at RoseHillFuneralCare.com.