Ralph M. Capachietti Jr., 72, of North Conway, N.H., passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, with his family by his side.
Born in Beverly, Mass., on July 27, 1953, he was the son of Ralph Capachietti Sr. and Gail Capachietti.
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