Brandie Lee Green Caporalli
May 11, 1970 - November 2, 2014
“I was ready to take on the world, but got distracted by something sparkly.”
Our beautiful, “sparkly” Brandie Lee Green Caporalli crossed over “the rainbow bridge” on November 2nd after a determined battle with Glioblastoma Multiform, a malignant brain tumor. She fought her illness with tremendous dignity and never gave up hope. She had gratitude for everyone and everything in her life. Brandie's spirit will truly be missed as she blessed everyone around her with her quirky sense of humor, loving and generous way of being and unique outlook on life.
Brandie was the first born child (of four children) of Susan and Steve Green. She was born in Salt Lake City on May 11, 1970 and graduated from Skyline High School in 1988.
Brandie was fiercely passionate about many things, but her son, Jaeden tops the list. Jaeden was her “greatest gift and joy”. She was so proud of who he has become and she says she will continue to guide him throughout his life.
She loved animals, especially her cats and believed that she would be like the Pied Piper, with thousands of cats following her in the Great Beyond. She would have rescued all animals in need, if she could have. Music was another great passion of Brandie's. The sound track of her life would include Dead Can Dance (“to understand them is to understand me”), Grimes, Pink Floyd and The Doors. Brandie had a beautiful, silky voice and had a successful career as an on-air personality for Simmons and Bonneville Media Groups. She was also an accomplished and popular voice-over talent representing many businesses along the Wasatch Front.
Nature was her soul food, especially the island of Ilha Grande,state of Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil and the mountains of Utah. She also loved rocks and crystals, reading books, anything Halloween, Yoda, couture fashion (no one could rock a tutu and Doc Martins like our Cinderella) and her orange beach cruiser with the bell, which she would ride around on like the Wicked Witch of the West.
Brandie is survived by her adored family. Her son, Jaeden Caporalli and his father Lee Caporalli, her parents Susan (Dille) Green and Steven J Green, her two brothers, Ryan and Beau (Christina), her sister Brezzie Green, nephew Josh and Katie, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. She loved her Grandma Aileen Poulsen and visited her often to paint her fingernails. Stewart Jensen has been a loyal and loving companion.
The family would like to thank her team of friends who showed up every single day (you know who you are) to lift her spirits and bring her a double tall dry cappuccino and a cheese danish. Brandie loved her friends and often talked about how lucky she was to be surrounded by such genuine love.
A special thank you to CNS Hospice, Huntsman Cancer Institute and IHC Hospital for their dedicated care.
Please join us to celebrate Brandie's life on Thursday, November 6, 2014 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City. Complimentary valet parking will be provided at the North entrance. Urn burial will be held Friday, November 7 at 12:00 noon at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East Dimple Dell Road (10600 South), Sandy, with a luncheon to follow at Three Fountains Club House, 550 East Three Fountains Circle, Salt Lake City.
In Loving Memory
Brandie you're the most interesting person i have ever met. I'm so grateful for your influence in my life and look forward to seeing you again soon. Love you.
Beau M Green
Bountiful, Ut
Brandie, it's only been a couple of days and I miss you so terribly. The comfort & peace I do have, is knowing that you are pain free and in a much better place. Also, knowing that you are now watching over us. You are such a true and loyal friend, my life would have never been the same without you in it. Peace and love to you always my beautiful friend, my angel.
Laurie A West
Sandy, Ut
Brandie, we only worked together for a little over a year, but I knew from the moment I met you that you were good to the core. May you rest in peace.
Mike Parsons
West Jordan, UT
Brandie, I did not know you well but I knew enough to know that you are an amazing and wonderfully loving and caring person to everyone you came in contact with. I will miss your sweet comments on my Facebook posts. You were never one to complain and I admire you for that and now you may rest it peace. Love you my friend.
Eva Lietz
Magna, Ut
I had the extreme pleasure of working with Brandie at Marriott. I had the honor of being her Manager when she was a Lead agent. She was one of the best agents I ever had. We shared a love for our Wellness program. After Brandie left Marriott she would call from time to time to ask if I would be a reference for a new job. Absoulty my pleasure! She was a dear, dear, woman! I love you Brandie!
Lisa Bullen
West Jordan, Ut
I worked with Brandie for 7 years, and I can say without a doubt she was one of the best people I've ever known. Her friendliness, genuine interest in others and optimistic outlook on life made her stand out among the crowd. She had a great passion for music and radio that came across on-air. Our paths led away from the radio business around the same time, but we kept in touch and always had interesting things to share. Having lost my own mother recently I can sympathize a bit with what her family must be feeling right now. She may not be with us anymore but she'll always be a part of our lives.
Chris Lee
Kearns, UT
It is so sad to read that Brandie has passed away in death. May your memories of her as well as a hope of being reunited one day – John 5:28, 29 – bring you the peace and comfort you need at this time.
Victoria Cilwik
nan, nan
Brandie....we love you....and will miss you so much! You were a true professional and we were honored to represent you for voice over work since 2002. You are a gem. May you fly.... Love - your TMG Family
TMG
Salt Lake City, UT