STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A statue of Father Vincent R. Capodanno sculpted by the late artist and philanthropist Gregory Perillo has been installed and will be unveiled on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m.

The work of art will be located at the intersection of Seaview Avenue and Capodanno Boulevard in Ocean Breeze.

Parking is available at Lot 6 on Capodanno Boulevard for the rain or shine outdoor event.

Among the elected officials will be Borough President Vito Fossella, who will serve as a guest speaker. Rev. Jack Soler, pastor of St. Michael-St. Clement R.C. Church, will bestow a blessing upon the statue.

The statue was made possible through non-stop fundraising. Tony Leto, a Vietnam veteran who handcrafts keychains and assorted jewelry — the proceeds of which were donated to the cause — will o

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