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Biography

Peter Iasillo Jr., the only son of Port Chester mayor Peter Iasillo Sr., was an actor who appeared in several horror films and various TV shows. He also made appearances on USA Up All Night and portrayed horror host Dead Edgar on Westchester Cable Access Television. In addition to appearing in several community theater plays, Iasillo was the artistic director for the Westchester Group Theatre and also organized the Black American Drama Group, an African-American theater group. With Robin Souter, he had two daughters: Amanda and Rebecca. Iasillo died of cancer on February 21, 2017, at the age of 63.