Robert J. Castelli | |
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| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 93rd district | |
| In office February 2010 – January 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Adam Bradley |
| Succeeded by | David Buchwald |
| Town Councilman Lewisboro, New York | |
| In office 2000–2004 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 16, 1949 Jamaica, New York, U.S. |
| Died | May 21, 2024 (aged 74) Somers, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Goldens Bridge, New York |
| Occupation | State Legislator College Professor Security Consultant |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1967–1973 |
| Rank |  Sergeant |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War[1] |
Robert J. Castelli (December 16, 1949 – May 21, 2024) was an American security consultant, academic, and media personality from Goldens Bridge, New York. He served two terms as a member of the New York State Assembly, representing northeastern Westchester County, New York.
During the Vietnam War, he served with the 7th Cavalry Regiment in the United States Army. Upon his separation from the military, he became a member of the New York State Police, where he served with the elite Special Investigations Unit and the New York State Organized Crime Task Force for over two decades.
A graduate of Harvard Kennedy School, Castelli became an educator in 1996 and went on to serve as Chair of the Criminal Justice Department at Iona College. After holding elective office in local government, Castelli ran for and was elected to the State Assembly in a special election in February 2010. He was also a columnist for the website Politico and served as the shooting instructor at the Camp-Fire Club of America.
Castelli died on May 21, 2024, at the age of 74.[2]
- ^ Klein, Maggie. "Parade on Monday with Bands, Sailors & Marines." The Pelham Weekly. May 26, 2006.
- ^ "Robert J. Castelli". Pelham Funeral Home. Retrieved 4 June 2024.