Mrs. Marie Rhodes Cappiello

August 15, 1930 - September 27, 2020

Marie Rhodes Cappiello of Towson, MD, died peacefully on Sept. 27, 2020. Born on August 15, 1930 in Richmond, VA, she attended St Gertrude High School and Mary Washington College. She met her future husband, Frank Cappiello, on a blind date at a Marine Corps dance in Virginia. In 1954, they wed and settled in Richmond, where Marie worked for the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts for several years. In 1961 they moved to Towson and then Baltimore where they remained throughout their lives. Marie will be remembered for her southern hospitality and her warm, gracious nature. She was a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed a lifelong passion for art, architecture and antiques. Her commitment to helping others was reflected in her various volunteer activities, including many years at St. Vincent de Paul Emergency Services. For several years, she was the executive secretary of the English Speaking Union. Marie and Frank were longtime communicants of St. Ignatius Catholic Church. She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Frank. She is survived by three children, Frank Cappiello of Baltimore, Annmarie Graham of Greenwich, CT, and Elaine Sutton of Richmond, VA, her sister, Betty O’Donnell of Seattle, WA, and four grandchildren, Jack, Rahily, Robert, and Will. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cristo Rey Jesuit High School at www.cristoreybalt.org. ****** Marie Rhodes Cappiello, beloved wife of the late Frank Anthony Cappiello Jr.; mother of Frank R. Cappiello, Annmarie C. Graham and Elaine C. Sutton ("Trib"); grandmother of Robert and Will Graham and Jack and Rahily Sutton; devoted sister of Betty Ann O’Donnell. A Memorial Celebration will be held at a later date. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Cristo Rey Jesuit High School at http://www.cristoreybalt.org.