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Former Pa. Supreme Court judge [Ralph Cappy] dies
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| Last Edited | RMF May 02, 2009 05:44pm |
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| News Date | Saturday, May 2, 2009 06:55:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | PITTSBURGH -- Former Pennsylvania Supreme Court Chief Justice Ralph J. Cappy died Friday evening, the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts said Saturday. He was 65.
Cappy passed away suddenly as he was preparing to leave his Pittsburgh home for a social engagement Friday evening, and friends later discovered his body at home, Deputy Court Administrator Tom Darr said. He said the cause of death is unknown, but Cappy recently underwent surgery for blocked arteries.
Gov. Ed Rendell said he was "shocked and saddened" by the death of Cappy, whom he called one of Pennsylvania's finest public servants.
"Justice Cappy led the Supreme Court in deciding issues that have had a significant impact on the lives of every citizen," Rendell said in a statement. "It is not an exaggeration to say that actions taken under Ralph Cappy's leadership led directly to resolving Pennsylvania's medical malpractice crisis."
Chief Justice Ronald D. Castille called Cappy "a justice of tremendous integrity and a tireless worker" who was well-respected nationally for his leadership and innovative programs that addressed court-related problems.
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