Ralph C. Capparelli

Ralph C. Capparelli (April 12, 1924 – December 31, 2020) was an American politician and member of the Illinois House of Representatives.

Ralph C. Capparelli
Member of the
Illinois House of Representatives
from the 13th district
16th district (1971-1983)
In office
January 1971 (1971-Jan) – December 2004 (2004-Dec)
Preceded byWilliam M. Zachacki
Succeeded byMichael P. McAuliffe
Personal details
Born(1924-04-12)April 12, 1924
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedDecember 31, 2020(2020-12-31) (aged 96)
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Cordelia
Children2
ResidenceChicago, Illinois, U.S.
Alma materNorthern Illinois University
ProfessionTeacher
Politician

Capparelli was born in Chicago in April 1924. He attended Prussing Grammar School and Taft High School. He also served in the United States Navy for three years, earning a Battle Star. He attended Northern Illinois University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in education. He taught classes for the Chicago Park District before taking on management positions with the district. He served as an assistant to Harry H. Semrow, a member of the Cook County Board of Commissioners. He married and had two children. He was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives as one of three legislators from the 16th district.[1]

During the 2002 redistricting process, he and another incumbent Michael P. McAuliffe were drawn into the same district. McAuliffe won the election.[2] He served as Democratic committeeman for the 41st ward from 1992, when he defeated Roman Pucinski in the Democratic primary, until 2008, when he lost his position to Mary O'Connor.[3][4] He died on December 31, 2020 at the age of 96.[5]

References
  1. Illinois Blue Book, 1971-1972. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois Secretary of State. 1972. p. 207.
  2. Joravsky, Ben (January 31, 2008). "Ward Committeeman: The Whistle-Blower". Chicago Reader. Retrieved April 29, 2017.
  3. Kass, John (March 20, 1992). "Mell Shows Who`s Boss In Election". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Illinois. Retrieved April 27, 2017.
  4. "Chicago Ward Committeeman". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Illinois. February 7, 2008. Retrieved April 27, 2017.
  5. Sullender, Andrew (January 15, 2021). "Ralph Capparelli, longtime 'friendly' Northwest Side state legislator, dead at 96". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved January 19, 2021.


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