Ralph R. Caputo
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Ralph R. Caputo (born October 31, 1940) is an American Democratic Party politician, who served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2008 to 2023, where he represented the 28th Legislative District. He had previously served on the Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders from 2003 to 2011 and as a Republican in the General Assembly from 1968 until 1972.[1]
Ralph R. Caputo | |
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Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 28th district | |
In office January 8, 2008 – March 22, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Craig A. Stanley Oadline Truitt |
Succeeded by | Jackie Yustein |
Essex County Freeholder from District 5 | |
In office January 1, 2003 – December 31, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Joseph P. Scarpelli |
Succeeded by | Brendan W. Gill |
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 11-C district | |
In office January 9, 1968 – October 4, 1971 | |
Preceded by | District created |
Succeeded by | Carl Orechio John N. Dennis |
Personal details | |
Born | (1940-10-31) October 31, 1940 (age 83) |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic (by 1982) |
Other political affiliations | Republican (through 1971) |
Spouse | Celeste |
Children | two |
Residence(s) | Nutley, New Jersey (since 2011) Belleville, New Jersey (before 2011) |
Alma mater | Bloomfield College Newark State College Seton Hall University |
Occupation | Politician |
Website | Assemblyman Caputo's legislative webpage |
In February 2023, Caputo announced that he would leave office once he was nominated and confirmed by the Senate to serve as a director of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey.[2] He left office on March 22, 2023, a day after his nomination to the position was confirmed by the New Jersey Senate.[3]