Anna Louise H. Cappiello

Anna Louise H. Cappiello, 94, formerly of Kensington, MD, passed away peacefully at SCRMC in Laurel, MS on Saturday August 19, 2017. Ann was born in Corning, AR on December 15, 1922 to William and Ona Mae Hettel and graduated from high school with interests in writing and art. She lived in St. Louis for a year, working at a relative's restaurant, before moving to Washington, DC. She worked for the Statler Hotel during the war, and found lodging at a boarding house. It was there she met her husband, Silvio Cappiello , they were married in 1949 at National City Christian Church and she worked for the Department of the Interior in the library. They moved to Wheaton, MD upon the birth of their only child, Catherine, and Ann was an enthusiastic mother, wife and homemaker. The family moved to Santa Monica, CA for several years and Ann enjoyed taking college classes in art, writing and millenery. Upon their return to MD, they moved to Kensington. Ann was an excellent seamstress and cook. In the late 60s, she worked in the silver department for Woodward and Lothrup Department Store. Later she obtained her real estate license and worked for Shannon and Luchs. The family was active in church and Ann served as deaconess, elder, trustee and president of the women's circle. A "joyful Christian," she believed strongly in the power of prayer. She delighted in babies and children and believed that the most important job was the raising of a child. Ann loved her grandchildren and was active in their lives. Her hobbies included reading, gardening, travel, art museums and theatre. Her husband "Cappy" passed in 2008. They were married 59 years. Several years later, Ann moved to Laurel to be close to her daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren. She chose to reside at Comfort Care, where she enjoyed the residents and staff, and for one special year, her son-in-law's mother, Dorothy Nowicki. She was often seen at the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art, First-Trinity Presbyterian Church and the Laurel Little Theatre accompanied by her daughter, or watching her on stage. Ann was known for her sweet constant smile, her listening ear and her kind heart. Friendship was very important to her, and her circle included young and old. "Well done, good and faithful servant." Survivors include her daughter, Catherine Cappiello Nowicki, son-in-law Dr. Steven Nowicki and grandchildren Tristan and Samantha, as well as a host of nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her 3 siblings. Many thanks to the staff at Comfort Care for creating a home away from home for her. Also the staff at SCRMC. There will be a memorial service on September 18, at First-Trinity Presbyterian Church in Laurel with visitation at 5 pm and the service 6 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art, The Laurel Little Theatre, National City Christian Church, Washington DC or First-Trinity in Laurel.

Anna Louise H. Cappiello

December 15, 1922 - August 19, 2017