[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 44 (Monday, March 16, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E334]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   IN HONOR OF LOUIS F. CAPPELLI, SR.

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                          HON. DONALD NORCROSS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 16, 2015

  Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Louis 
F. Cappelli, Sr. for his achievements, contributions and service to the 
people of New Jersey as an educator, advocate and leader. Mr. Cappelli 
passed away at the age of eighty this year and will truly be missed.
  Mr. Cappelli graduated with a bachelor's degree from Trenton State 
College and a Master's degree from Temple University both in education. 
Particularly valuing his work with young athletes, Mr. Cappelli was a 
physical education teacher as well as a football and track coach. Over 
his many years in education Mr. Cappelli served as a vice-principal at 
Triton High School for ten years and as its principal for another 
twenty-four years.
  Mr. Cappelli also served the people of New Jersey in a number of 
civic posts. He honored his heritage through his leadership with Order 
of the Sons of Italy, serving as the president for his local Lodge 494 
and the Grand Lodge of the State of New Jersey. Serving on the board of 
directors for the Cerebral Palsy School & Treatment Center of Camden 
County, Mr. Cappelli never shied away from being a part of a good 
movement.
  He was an effective and beloved member of the Collingswood Board of 
Education, and was known as advocate for the needs of the students, 
even when those positions were unpopular. He was also a valued member 
of the Camden County College board of trustees. I knew Mr. Cappelli as 
a vital member of the community, who couldn't have been more proud of 
his family.
  Mr. Speaker, Louis Cappelli, Sr. was a great man who exemplified the 
true meaning of community leader and family-man. I join with my 
community and all of New Jersey in honoring the achievements of this 
truly exceptional man.

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