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Actor John Capodice has recently passed away on December 30, 2024, at the age of 83. He was mostly known for playing different characters in films and TV shows, including Laundromat Vic in an episode of the NBC sitcom Seinfeld.
Notably, John's cause of death is yet to be made official, and his obituary on Pizzi Funeral Home stated that a celebration of life is scheduled at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart RC Church on January 12, 2025, at 3 p.m.
John Capodice was active in the entertainment industry since 1978 and was a part of various successful projects. He once told Networking Magazine that he was initially unsure of what he wanted to pursue in the future and that his passion for acting suddenly came upon him. He even addressed the reaction of his friends and family members at the time and stated:
"Sure, all my friends thought I was nuts, but it didn't stop me. On the contrary, my mother encouraged me the most in spite of not knowing much about the acting profession."
According to his obituary on Pizzi Funeral Home, John's survivors include his wife Jane, their children Tessa De Pierro and Cassandra Hansen, and four grandchildren.
John Capodice was featured in only one season of Seinfeld
While the Chicago, Illinois native became a popular face over the years for being a part of different projects, he had a different fanbase among the viewers of Seinfeld. John Capodice's character Laundromat Vic was featured in an episode from the second season titled The Revenge.
The episode included three parallel storylines, and Laundromat Vic appeared in the second plot. Jerry prepares to enter the laundromat and is approached by Kramer, who questions him if he can take his laundry. Jerry agrees to the same.
Jerry returns Kramer's things to him the next day and then realizes that he hid some money in his laundry bag and cannot find it. Laundromat Vic enters at this point, where he claims that he has not seen the bag, adding that he is not responsible for someone's valuables.
On the other hand, Jerry and Kramer still believe that Vic was the one who stole the money, and they plan to take revenge by putting a cement mix in Vic's washing machine. However, it is eventually disclosed that Kramer had the money in his possession for all this time.
Seinfeld aired for around nine seasons, starting from July 1989. It received a positive response from the audience and featured various faces from the entertainment industry, including Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, and Jason Alexander.
John Capodice was cast in many popular TV shows
Before entering the entertainment world, Capodice served in the U.S. Army between 1964 and 1966. According to People magazine, he even fought during the Korean War. Although detailed information on his educational background remains unknown, Capodice debuted as an actor during the '70s.
Apart from films and television, John Capodice gained recognition for his work on stage, specifically in plays such as Requiem for a Heavyweight. He also had a video game in his credits, titled Mafia II, where he gave his voice to a character called Sidney Pen.
During the '80s and '90s, John was also featured in many films, such as The Secret of My Success and Gremlins 2: The New Batch. In his television career, he was a part of shows like Will & Grace, Knot's Landing, Mad About You, and Boy Meets World.
