From the Bench

Tribute to Angelo Roppolo 7/9/12
Tuesday, Jul 10, 2012 1:11pm
A self-described “nickel politician”, Angelo Roppolo would remind us that he was merely “running for the city limits”. 
If we had a nickel for every time we heard this curious, intriguing, and mildly humorous statement which he so generously peppered with humility, we’d be rich. 
The fact is, we all knew that he was so much more.  To hundreds who ran for political office, he was an advisor and strategist; to thousands of us, a devoted and loyal friend; to some, like me, a father figure and mentor.  I will talk more about that but I first want to address God and family, which Angelo deemed paramount. (Continue Reading)

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