Bruno Capparilli, USN, (Ret.), 79, of Callaway, MD died Monday, May 4, 2015 at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on July 21, 1935 in Chicago, IL to the late Vincenzo Capparilli and Goldie Buffano.

Bruno proudly enlisted in the United States Navy and gave over 21 years of dedicated service as an Aviation Machinist Mate First Class until his retirement in May 1974. While in the Navy he travelled extensively, with some of his favorite destinations being the Philippines, Spain, and Taiwan. After retirement, he was employed for over 30 years as an Airplane Mechanic with DynCorp, Inc.

On August 27, 1994, he married his beloved wife, Linda Capparilli in Callaway, MD. Together, they celebrated over 20 wonderful years of marriage.

His hobbies included fishing, hunting, skeet and clay shooting, and gardening. He was a beautiful woodcrafter, making many pieces, including birdhouse, benches and squirrel feeders. He had an extensive record and decanter collection. He enjoyed watching John Wayne movies. He loved serving his country and his long haired German shepherd, "Lady." However, his greatest love was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

In addition to his beloved wife, Bruno is also survived by his children, Vickie Capparilli of Odenton, MD, Laura Dias (Joe) of Stratford, CT, and Dawn Ellis (Shawn) of Pottstown, PA; and his grandchildren, Danielle Piscitelli, Vincent Piscitelli, Trent Diaz, Wyatt Ellis, and Boston Ellis. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his sister, Mary Ann Clark.

Family will receive friends for Bruno's Life Celebration on Friday, May 15, 2015 from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., with a Prayer Service celebrated by Deacon Ammon Ripple at 12:00 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Interment will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA.

Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be his grandchildren, Danielle Piscitelli, Vincent Piscitelli, Trent Diaz, Wyatt Ellis, and Boston Ellis. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 78517, Topeka, KS 66675. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.