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CHRISTOPHER LEE CAPO (Age 34) "Chris"  
Of Holleyside Drive in Dumfries, Virginia died on April 14, 2012 in a motorcycle accident on Joplin Road in Triangle, Virginia.Graduating from C.D. Hylton High School in 1996, Chris showed an early enthusiasm for information technology and motorcycles. Immediately after high school, while also working full time, he completed his Associate's Degree from Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) with a focus on Information Technology. Starting his IT career with Fairfax County's Information Technology Division as a Computer Operator his last assignment was an Information Assurance Analyst with Glacier Technologies LLC.Always one to be tinkering with or riding his motorcycles, his love for them was only overshadowed by his love for his three daughters, Holly, Skylar and Sophie. Chris is survived by his parents, Angelo and Linda Capo of Manassas, Virginia; his brother Michael (Mike) Capo of Huntersville, North Carolina; his sister and brother-in-law Amie and Barry (BJ) Wright of Washington, DC; his daughter Holly Elizabeth Schaefer of Athens, Alabama; his daughter Skylar Lynn Capo of Dumfries, Virginia; his daughter Sophie Michelle Capo of Fredericksburg, Virginia; his long term girlfriend Diane Java of Manassas, Virginia; his ex-wife Alison Capo of Fredericksburg, Virginia; four nephews; and numerous other friends and family members.The family will receive visitors from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at Miller Funeral Home. Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, April 19, 2012 at Miller Funeral Home, 3200 Golansky Boulevard, Woodbridge, Virginia. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Church Cemetery at 12975 Purcell Road, Manassas, Virginia. A trust fund for Chris' three daughters will be set up at a later date.

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Published by The Washington Post on Apr. 17, 2012.

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Flo

May 13, 2013

Well before this book is sent to archives, I just wanted to let you know that you are still loved very much and missed so dearly. There is a piece missing from my life since you have been gone and I you are in my thoughts everyday. Thank you for everything you did for me and for always being there and caring. You will never be forgotten and you will always be loved my so many. Miss you more and more everyday.

Cindy Williams

April 17, 2013

Chris, I miss you so very much. You were like a little brother to me. I drove by your house this past weekend thinking about all our talks on your porch. Love you "Wingman"- Cindy

Alison Capo

April 21, 2012

Chris, you were the father of my two beautiful daughters, the greatest gift I could have ever received. We were best friends and I will never forget the memories we shared with our little girls. You were the best dad ever and even though our daughters will greatly miss you they will always cherish the wonderful memories of the father you were.

Woody Roberts

April 20, 2012

Sorry to hear for you lost, Chris and I meet at the age of seven, he was a special person. My heart goes out to the whole Capo family. Chris your light will shine for eternity but you will be missed.

Melissa Humphrey

April 20, 2012

I just realized this was Sophie's dad today. I checked her old file to verify the name. I am so sorry for all of you. You are all in my prayers. Please let her know I send my love.
Ms. Melissa/Chinn Preschool

Marianne and Alvin Lee

April 19, 2012

Please know, that you and the girls are on our minds. Let us know if there is anything you need.

Adrian Joye

April 19, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about your tragic loss. I am thinking of you and send my deepest heartfelt sympathy.

Dianne Fortney-Love

April 19, 2012

Linda and Angelo my thoughts, prayers and sympathy are with you and your family during this tragedy. May you find peace and serenity.

Maryellen Rushing

April 19, 2012

Maryellen sends her prayers to Sophie.

Sue Kennelly

April 18, 2012

My sincere sympathy to the Capo family. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.

Diane

April 18, 2012

Chris--you were my boyfriend, the love of my life. Our memories will be with me forever. I miss you so much!

Flo

April 18, 2012

Your passion for life, your love for all, and your unique sense of humor made up only a piece of what you were to everyone. You never stopped caring for anyone and this world has lost a wonderful father, son and friend. You will never be forgotten. My prayers are with you Angelo, Linda, Skylar, Sophie, and Holly. You will truly be missed by all.

April 18, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I'm sorry for your tragic loss. Medlee & Bill Bean

Chris Hiltbrand

April 18, 2012

I'm so sorry for your loss. Chris was a remarkable person and he will be missed. His passion for IT and motorcycles is truly inspiring, to me and to others I'm sure.

Bobbi & Samantha Queen

April 18, 2012

My daughter is a friend of Sophie`s and they were in the same class at Montclair. I`m so sorry for your family`s loss. May God bless the entire family through this difficult time of loss!

April 18, 2012

I hadn't seen Chris in a long time but my memeories of him have stayed with me. Love to all of you.

Krissy

Jasen Viggiani

April 18, 2012

My thoughts are prayers go out to the Capo family.

Laura Rock

April 18, 2012

I am heart broken to hear of the loss of our beloved Chris...son, father and dear friend to many. I will keep the family and friends in my prayers. I knew Chris as the Father of one of my daughter Rachel's best friends - Sophie. I am close friends with Chris's mother, Linda. My heart goes out to her, Chris's father Angelo, his siblings, and to his daughters. My hope for you all is that you will find peace and comfort in our Savior.

Debi Douglas & Family

April 18, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss, our love and prayers are with you all. Chris was a wonderful person, father, friend and neighbor.

Julia Murray Russo

April 17, 2012

I am so thankful I got to know you in high school. You will be missed by so many, you were taken away way too soon.

Amy Euresti

April 17, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss....I am Skylar's bus driver, and just recently heard of this tragedy!!! My thoughts and prayers are with the Capo family.

Denise Shoemaker

April 17, 2012

Chris you will be missed so much by all of your friends. You were so funny and always had a wonderful smile. My prayers are with you and your beautiful girls.

April Snyder

April 17, 2012

Chris-
I'm so thankful that you and I made up recently. I believe that happened for a reason. You were a great friend and was always there when I needed to talk to you, no matter what. You were truely one of a kind and will forever be missed by everyone who was blessed to have met you. I will always remember your spontaneous, caring personality, your off the wall comments/our debate(that carried on from the first night we met)-I will miss it all. You had made such a big impact in my life-I met my husband because of you. Bobby & I will always be grateful for having had you in our lives. Our thoughts & prayers are with your family. Love and miss you much.

Alissa Sizemore

April 17, 2012

I'm so glad I met you at Holly's 16th birthday party. You were such a sweetheart. You are missed dearly. Praying for your family!

Tracy VanBrocklin

April 17, 2012

I should have let you win at Cash Cab Friday night...you were a wonderful man and Di loved you very much....I'll miss our goofy banter.

Erin McCarter

April 17, 2012

Chris you will be missed by so many. I'll never forget the smile you always had on your face and your love for bikes. You will never be forgotten.

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