Steve Cappiello (May 20, 1923 – April 17, 2013) was a police officer and American Democratic Party politician who served as the 35th mayor of Hoboken, New Jersey from 1973 until 1985.
[1][2] Cappiello served as a city councilman from 1963 until his election as mayor, and again after completing his three terms.
He also served on the Hudson County Board of Chosen Freeholders from 1981 to 1984, when he lost his re-election bid to Republican Roger Dorian.
[2] Capiello was elected in May 1973 defeating incumbent mayor DePascale and avoiding a runoff by 84 votes.
[8] After Cammarano's resignation, Cappiello endorsed Frank Raia in the special election to complete the unfinished term.