Obituary: Brenda D. Capello

The following is from Brasco & Sons Memorial Funeral Home.

Brenda D. Capello, of Newton, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, Oct. 30, 2014, with beloved family and friends by her side at home after a long illness at the age of 73.

Born on May 2, 1941, in Waltham, daughter of the late Pasquale and M. Theresa (Collins) Capello, Brenda was a lifelong resident of Newton.

A graduate of Newton High School, Brenda furthered her education at the American Institute for Banking, Programs for Women in Politics and Government, Bentley College Human Resource Management.

From 1970–1977, Brenda was employed at the University Bank and Trust Company in Waltham as Administrative Vice-President responsible for coordination and management of personnel, marketing and public relations programs. From 1960–1970, she worked for the Guaranty Trust Company in Waltham as Assistant Vice-President – Commercial Loan Officer. In February of 1977, Brenda was appointed Director of Personal and Worker’s Compensation Agent for the City of Waltham. She was responsible for all personnel functions, assist senior and other managers in the recruitment, selection and retention of employees. She administered college work-study programs, summer jobs for Waltham youth and implemented employee-training programs.

Brenda was a devoted member of the Waltham and Newton communities. Her many community and professional affiliations included the Massachusetts Municipal Personnel Association – Past Chairperson, Current Member Waltham Partnership for Youth – Clerk, Board Member Greater Waltham Association for Retarded Persons – Past Chairperson, Board of Directors Waltham Boys and Girls Club – Board Member Waltham West Suburban Chamber of Commerce – Member Youth Opposed to Using – Board Member Friends of the Gathering Place – Member Waltham Business & Professional Women’s Club – Past President, Scholarship Chair Charles River Museum of Industry – Member Management Committee, Trustee Newton Democratic Committee – Member, Delegate, Democratic Convention June 2003, Neighbors Who Care Task Force – Member Advocate of Women’s Safety & Domestic Violence Issues, Employer Support for the Reservist and Guard – Member, and a Member of the Waltham Twilight Golf League.

For her tireless efforts in making a stronger community to live and work, she was the recipient of the Robert and Thomas McNamara Community Service Award in 1997.

In her spare time, Brenda was passionate about golfing, but she loved to spend time with her family and her friends, especially traveling.

She is survived by her loving and dear sister Barbara Buckley in California, her cherished niece Mary Theresa Cavallo, nephews Ryan Buckley, Al and Steven Cavallo, and her great nieces Francesca and Sophia.

Beloved sister of the late Albert Cavallo.

The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude and appreciation to Janis Elliot, Beacon Hospice and Brenda’s many friends, family and caretakers for the love and care given to her over these most difficult days of her illness.

Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend a funeral service in celebration of Brenda’s life in the Mary Catherine Chapel of Brasco & Sons Memorial, 773 Moody St., WALTHAM, on Saturday morning, Nov. 8, at 10 a.m. Visiting Hours will be held in the Brasco & Sons Memorial Funeral Home on Friday, Nov. 7, from 2-6 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Brenda’s memory to the Waltham Boys & Girls Club, 20 Exchange St., Waltham, MA 02451, or the Beacon Hospice, 529 Main St., #101, Boston, MA.