Yorktown Mourns Loss of Al Capellini, 75, Former Supervisor

Apr 23, 2018 457

BY: BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER

Go through the archives and pull out any Planning Board or Town Board agenda from the past two decades and chances are you’ll see Al Capellini’s name on it somewhere. Capellini, a former Yorktown supervisor, bowed out of politics nearly four decades ago but remained a presence at town hall, representing many high-profile developments over the years, including Costco/Lowe’s and the Jefferson Valley Mall.

It wasn’t unusual for Capellini, a land use attorney, to represent several clients in one night, receiving approval for one development, then remaining at the lectern while the board moved onto the next item. However, his weekly appearances at town hall subsided several months ago after he was diagnosed with lung cancer. Those who knew him, though, said he remained dedicated to his clients, working on projects until his final days. Capellini died on Thursday, April 12. He was 75.

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