Ralph C. Capparelli
Ralph C. Capparelli | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 13th district 16th district (1971-1983) | |
| In office January 1971 – December 2004 | |
| Preceded by | William M. Zachacki |
| Succeeded by | Michael P. McAuliffe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 12, 1924 Chicago, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Cordelia |
| Children | Two |
| Residence | Chicago, Illinois |
| Alma mater | Northern Illinois University |
| Profession | Teacher Politician |
Ralph C. Capparelli (born April 12, 1924) is a former member of the Illinois House of Representatives.
Capparelli was born in Chicago. 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]
References
- ^ Illinois Blue Book, 1971-1972. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois Secretary of State. 1972. p. 207.
- ^ Joravsky, Ben (January 31, 2008). "Ward Committeeman: The Whistle-Blower". Chicago Reader. Retrieved April 29, 2017.
- ^ Kass, John (March 20, 1992). "Mell Shows Who`s Boss In Election". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Illinois. Retrieved April 27, 2017.
- ^ "Chicago Ward Committeeman". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Illinois. February 7, 2008. Retrieved April 27, 2017.
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