Marc Zappulla

Marc Zappulla is an American author from the Boston suburb of Medford, MA. He was born to Joseph Zappulla of Somerville, MA., and Lena Caccaviello of Avellino, Italy. His father, a former longshoreman on the Boston waterfront, was his inspiration to write his first novel, The Last Longshoreman. He's also worked as a ghostwriter for sports figures including Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender Gerry Cheevers, and Charlie Moore, a.k.a. "The Mad Fisherman."