Published: January 18, 2021 3:35 PM EST Updated: January 19, 2021 12:18 PM EST Coviello died Wednesday morning due to an unexpected medical incident at the age of 65. “Mayor Coviello was elected in November 2017 and was a pillar of the community and served the citizens of Cape Coral with dignity and respect. His passing was due to an unexpected medical incident. Any further details will be announced as they become available,” the City said in a statement. Coviello served as Cape Coral’s mayor for more than three years and was a proponent of conservation efforts, such as Four-Mile Cove and adding more parks. Everyone WINK News reporter Nicole Lauren spoke to said Coviello was known for his kindness and generosity. One woman who experienced that firsthand is Joan Durante, owner of the Cape Coral staple Papa Joe’s.