Margot Capobianco

Margot Capobianco, a beacon of love, resilience, and selflessness, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, in Greenville, SC, at the age of 74. Born in Hamburg, Germany, on March 23, 1951, Margot was the cherished daughter of Reinhold and Edith Breitfeld. Her early years in Altona, a district rich with history and culture, helped shape the open-mindedness, curiosity, and strength that defined her life.

Margot’s journey led her across the Atlantic, where she built a new life in the United States. Though she faced the challenges of immigration with courage and grace, she carried with her the spirit of her homeland — a love of beauty, order, and family that remained a hallmark of everything she touched.

In America, Margot met and married the love of her life, James Capobianco. Together, they created a home filled with laughter, warmth, and unwavering devotion. She was a devoted homemaker whose love was expressed in a thousand thoughtful acts — a perfectly set table, a warm meal shared, a flower garden in full bloom. Her kitchen and her garden were extensions of her heart, places where she poured her creativity and her care into everything she did.

Margot’s greatest joy was her family. She is survived by her loving sons, James Capobianco (and his wife, Leann) and Tony Capobianco, who will forever carry her spirit in their hearts. She was a proud and doting grandmother to Isabelle and Griffin Capobianco, and a kind step-grandmother to Jocelyn Beddingfield.

Margot faced life’s challenges — from the loss of her husband to the hardships of her final year — with quiet courage and unshakable love. Even amid the storms, literal and otherwise, her concern was always for others before herself. Her strength was gentle but immense, her humor subtle but disarming, and her compassion boundless.

Her home, even in times of trial, remained a place of love and memory. Her flowers still bloom, her recipes are still shared, and her light still fills every room she ever touched.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Reinhold and Edith Breitfeld; her brother, Joachim; and her beloved husband, James. Though she is no longer physically present, her spirit continues to guide her family — a steady light in the darkest nights.

As we say farewell to Margot Capobianco, we celebrate a life beautifully lived, a heart that gave endlessly, and a soul that continues to inspire those who were blessed to know her. Her legacy is love — pure, patient, and enduring.

Rest in peace, dear Margot. Your garden still blooms, and your love will forever live in those you nurtured.