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Merrick Resident Peter Appello to Be Honored at Catholic Charities Golf Classic
Appello is being recognized for his continued support of helping Long Islanders in need.

Peter A. Appello, of Merrick has been named the honoree of the 13th Annual Golf Classic, which will be held on Sept. 28, by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Rockville Centre.
Appello is being recognized for his continued support of helping Long Islanders in need. Peter has more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, holding senior leadership positions with Bank of America, Fleet Financial, Citibank and Banc Boston.
Peter became Capital One’s Long Island Market President in January 2014. During his first year in the role, he led efforts that resulted in more than 15,000 volunteer hours and more than $750,000 in local grants to the community. He is a Board Member for the Junior Achievement New York and the former President of Long Island Chapter of the Risk Management Association.
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He has donated his time to several non-profit organizations including Island Harvest, Hospice Care Network, and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
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