Ralph Capobianco, 64, of Saint Leonard, Maryland died Tuesday June 22, 2010 from complications resulting from the stroke he suffered two years ago.

He is survived by his wife, Lisa Ann Capobianco, his son, Michael Doran O'Grady of Brooklyn, New York, his stepchildren, Connor Thomas O'Grady and Avery Elizabeth O'Grady of Winchester, Virginia, and his ex-wife Lucy O'Grady, of Winchester, Virginia. He is also survived by his siblings, James Capobianco, of Barre, Vermont, Joan Bonafide of Stamford Connecticut , Inez Palazzolo of Carle Place, New York, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his sister, Linda Morea , and his parents, Lillian and Ralph Capobianco.

He was a well-known restaurateur in the Northern Virginia area, and his love for food, family and friends helped him create many successful concepts during his 40 year span in the business.

He had a huge heart, a generous spirit, and he touched everyone he met in some way. Although his stroke left him blind, and in a wheelchair, it did not dampen his love for life. In many ways, Ralph "saw" more than most people. He didn't need his sight to have vision, and didn't need to walk to climb mountains. He inspired all who met him to live life as he did, to embrace every day as if it were a gift. He will be greatly missed by all, but his memory will live on in the lives of the people he touched.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2010, at 1:00 P.M. at Christ Church, 3100 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, Maryland 20676.

Arrangements made by the Rausch Funeral Home, P.A. 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD. 20676.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Stroke Association, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, Texas 75231, or www.americanstroke.org