Alfred Richard Carapella
Tuckahoe – Alfred Richard Carapella, lifelong resident of Tuckahoe and Eastchester, NY passed away peacefully on October 17, 2020 at 93. Al was born on April 26, 1927 in Tuckahoe, NY, to Pasquale and Quindalina (Consorte) Carapella. Al is predeceased by his sisters Elizabeth and Lilian, brothers John, Victor and Bernadino “Toots”.
After graduating Tuckahoe High School, Al proudly served his country in WWII with the Military Police in Germany. Upon returning from the war he went on to the University of Miami where he was a standout on the football and baseball teams. He was the first All American Football player at the University and earned many accolades. From 1951 to 1955, Al was a two-way ironman for the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers. After his career in the NFL, he earned a Master’s Degree from Indiana University. He met his wife of over 60 years Reva June (Mendednhall) and married on December 27, 1959. Al coached football at the University of Virginia and George Washington University. He and Reva then settled back in Eastchester and raised their daughters, Cathy Carapella (Bob Quigley), Susan Kelly (Gregg) and Jennie Croke (Bob). Al worked for the Mt. Vernon School District where he first was a teacher, then Division C Principal and finally the Assistant Principal and Dean of Discipline. Al was inducted into the University of Miami’s Sports Hall of Fame, Westchester County Sports Hall of Fame and Tuckahoe High School Hall of Fame. After retirement he enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family and 6 grandchildren: Billy Quigley, Colleen, Daniel and Brendan Kelly and Maggie and Hayley Croke. Al always considered himself very fortunate. His devotion to his family, friends and students was inspiring and a true testament to his character.
Friends may visit on Thursday, October 22, 2020 from 4-7PM at the WESTCHESTER FUNERAL HOME,INC.. You may leave the family an online condolence at www.westchesterfuneralhome.com
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