Cappelli Family, Major Westchester Developers, Saluted for American Cancer Society Support

As the Cappelli family was making an impact on Westchester County through major real estate developments, the American Cancer Society says the family was making another big impact on the county through support of the society.

In recognition of the family's support, the American Cancer Society says it will honor the Cappelli family with the Leadership Award in memory of Concetta and Luca Cappelli at its Diamond Casino Royale Gala on Friday, May 31, at The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester Hotel in White Plains.

“The Cappelli family is extremely grateful to have been selected for such an honor, particularly since it is given in memory of our parents,” said Louis Cappelli, president and CEO of the Cappelli Organization, one of Westchester County’s major real estate developers. “The American Cancer Society has been such an integral part of helping communities throughout the tri-state area. We have been longtime supporters of this worthy cause and are pleased to be in a position to lend our time and effort to bringing even more awareness to cancer research.”

The Cappelli Organization is a group of companies founded by Luca Cappelli, which are known for major developments in Westchester including White Plains City Center, Trump Tower White Plains, Trump Plaza New Rochelle and Trump Park Residences, New Roc City. Its flagship project is the Renaissance Square development in White Plains, including a 143-room Ritz-Carlton Hotel, two Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester residential towers containing 352 condominium units and 7 Renaissance Square, a 60,000 square feet office building.

Louis Cappelli, in addition to leading the company, is chairman of the Louis R. Cappelli Foundation, which supports efforts to assist at-risk youth to reach their full potential. The foundation has awarded more than $7.3 million in grants since 1999.

Members of the Cappelli family have been sponsors of the American Cancer Society's Annual Diamond Luncheon for years, and have helped bring significant awareness to the fight against cancer through their involvement as honorees, according to the society.

Luca and Concetta Cappelli had been Westchester residents since 1958. They they raised six children: Louis, Barbara, Michael, Gina, Connie and Susan. Luca died away in February 2011, and Concetta passed away in August 2012.

“We are thrilled to announce that we will honor the entire Cappelli family, in memory of the late Concetta and Luca Cappelli, during our gala this year,” said Michelle D’Urso, regional vice president of the American Cancer Society. “The members of this influential family will receive the Leadership Award for their distinguished civic and corporate influence on the local community.”

This year is especially meaningful, he said, because it will mark the American Cancer Society’s centennial, commemorating 100 years of fighting cancer.

Gae and Ron Getlan, volunteers and supporters of the American Cancer Society for 46 years, will be chairing the event. Gae Getlan is a founding member of the Diamond Committee and has been honored by the committee, along with her husband, for their hard work and endless support of the American Cancer Society.

Committee members of this event reside in various towns throughout Westchester County including Scarsdale, Chappaqua, New Rochelle, Katonah, Pelham, Briarcliff Manor, Mahopac, Harrison and Purchase.

The event will include cocktails, dinner and casino gaming.

Sponsorships are available and individual reservations for the event begin at $300. For more information, contact Nicole Gauthier of the American Cancer Society at 914-397-8844.