Thursday, October 1, 2026
Carl Marcellino, the former state senator for the 5th District, which no longer includes the North Shore, and former Town of Oyster Bay clerk, died Wednesday aged 83. The Brooklyn native taught in the New York State education system for 22 years before entering politics as Oyster Bay's town clerk in 1987. He served in that role until 1995, when he won a special election to the state senate.
Marcellino represented the 5th District for 23 years, and was a member of the Republican Party. Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino acknowledged Marcellino's passing and commemorated his public service in a post on Facebook on Thursday.
"I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Carl Marcellino, who served the people of Long Island with distinction for decades as a New York State Senator, Oyster Bay Town Clerk, and member of the Syosset Board of Education," Saladino wrote. "As Chair of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee, he played a leading role in advancing environmental protections, preserving open space, and strengthening water quality safeguards that directly benefited our coastal communities. He was also a strong supporter of public safety initiatives and local infrastructure investments, always focused on delivering tangible results for his constituents. In addition to his earlier service with the Town of Oyster Bay, his career reflected a lifelong commitment to effective, responsive government, and he leaves behind a meaningful legacy of public service."
Marcellino, who lived in Syosset, is survived by his wife Patricia and their two children, Jean and Carl, along with numerous grandchildren.
