Martin J Capasso

Martin (Marty) Joseph Capasso, age 69, of Milford, Delaware, formerly from Aston, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 with his wife by his side.

Marty was born in Chester on December 2, 1955 and raised in Aston. He graduated from Sun Valley High School in 1973, where he was the captain of the football team. Marty's outstanding football performance earned himself a scholarship to Cheyney University, where he continued to play football, starting as a freshman on the varsity team. He graduated with a degree in recreation in 1977. Soon after college, Marty began his professional boxing career and was known as the "Aston Assassin". Marty was a world class athlete and was recognized for his exceptional talent in football and boxing by being inducted into the Delaware County Athletes Hall of Fame for Boxing in 1993, Aston Sports Hall of Fame for Boxing in 2004 and Cheyney University Hall of Fame for Football in 2016.

Marty had a successful career as a State Parole Agent-Narcotics with the Pennsylvania Board of Probation/Parole in Philadelphia, which he retired from in 2002.

Preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas Capasso, Jr and Gwendolyn Raudonis and his brother, Nick Capasso. He is survived by his wife of 4 ½ years, Debra Capasso, his sister, Donna Knecht (Steve), his niece, Jennifer Knecht, nephew, Christopher Knecht, stepson, Mike Hamilton, step-grandchildren, Mike Hamilton, Jr., Kylie Hamilton, Kason Mikynzi and Khori Hamilton and his beloved dog, Chuckie.

Marty enjoyed the beach, hunting, fishing, nature, going for long rides and his dog, Chuckie. He was a natural comic who effortlessly brought laughter and amusement to those around him.

Many would say he had a tough exterior but a warm heart. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

Relatives and friends are invited to a Life Celebration Mass on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:30PM at St. John's Episcopal Church located at 576 Concord Road, Glen Mills, PA 19342.