Charlie Capalbo, former Fairfield co-op hockey goalie, fighting cancer a second time

For a healthy high school senior to wind up battling cancer is a little surreal. For him to have to do it again a few months later? “You always worry about relapse, but it wasn’t even a relapse,” said Anthony Capalbo, whose older son, Charlie, is in Boston battling leukemia, a second variety of cancer … Read more

Ludlowe boys lacrosse team holding benefit for Charlie Capalbo on Saturday

The town of Fairfield, fans and players of Connecticut ice hockey, and the FCIAC community have all come together in support of Fairfield’s Charlie Capalbo in his fight against cancer. On Saturday, the Ludlowe Falcons boys lacrosse team will be holding a benefit for Capalbo during its game against the Greenwich Cardinals at 1 p.m., Saturday, … Read more

Community rallies for Fairfield hockey’s Charlie Capalbo in his fight against cancer

One of the bright stars of FCIAC boys ice hockey, Fairfield goalie Charlie Capalbo, a senior at Ludlowe High School, was recently diagnosed with cancer near his heart and lungs. Due to the cancer’s location, an operation is not possible. A Capalbo family friend, John McCormick, created a GoFundMe page to help cover the cost of medical expenses, … Read more