John Villapiano
| John A. Villapiano | |
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| Monmouth County, New Jersey Board of chosen freeholders | |
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In office 1987 – September 28, 1988 |
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| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 11th Legislative District |
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In office September 29, 1988 – January 7, 1992 Serving with Joseph A. Palaia, Paul A. Kapalko and Daniel P. Jacobson |
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| Preceded by | Anthony M. Villane |
| Succeeded by | Steve Corodemus and Thomas S. Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
November 17, 1951 Long Branch, New Jersey |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Patricia McMahon |
| Children | two daughters and two sons |
| Residence | Ocean Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey |
| Alma mater | Bowling Green State University |
| Occupation | Owner of preschool / camp |
John A. Villapiano (born November 17, 1951) is an American former professional football player who played in the World Football League and a Democratic Party politician who served on the Monmouth County, New Jersey Board of chosen freeholders and the New Jersey General Assembly from 1988 to 1992.
Born in Long Branch, New Jersey on November 17, 1951, Villapiano is the younger brother of Phil Villapiano, who played for 13 seasons in the NFL with the Oakland Raiders and Buffalo Bills. Raised in Ocean Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey, he attended Ocean Township High School. Like his older brother, he played for the Bowling Green Falcons football team as its captain, graduating in 1974.
Villapiano played as a linebacker in the World Football League in 1974 and 1975 for the Houston Texans / Shreveport Steamer. For the 1974 season, Pro Football Weekly named Villapiano to its WFL All-League Team. In 1975, Villapiano told the Asbury Park Press that he was still owed more than $11,000 by the World Football League and hadn't been paid for his last six weeks of play, but that he stayed on the field so that he "wouldn't breach my contract."
Married to Patrica McMahon, with four children, Villapiano has been the director and co-owner of a family-owned preschool and day camp in Long Branch. Seashore Day Camp & School, was founded in 1926 and describes itself as the state's first day camp.
After serving on the Ocean Township Planning Board in 1978 and 1979, Villapiano was elected to the Ocean Township Council, serving from 1979 to 1987. Villapiano was elected to the Monmouth County Board of chosen freeholders in 1987, where he advocated for establishment of the county's first shelter for homeless families.
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