Richie Capizzi was a special person. A revered pastry chef, he was known by his family and friends not only for his talent in the kitchen, but also for his kindness. For a decade, Capizzi was involved with Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, a national nonprofit that funds research into pediatric cancers.
John F. Kennedy, Wellington C. Mepham and Sanford H. Calhoun High Schools’ Class of 2023 in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District graduated in separate outdoor ceremonies on June 11.