Al Pearlman was a Democratic member of Philadelphia City Council. He served two non-consecutive terms. He resigned from his first term (1976–1982) to unsuccessfully run for state senate. His second term began in 1984. Dying of cancer, he committed suicide in 1984. He was also a contractor and built Frank Rizzo's house in Philadelphia. He inspired the grassroots political group Anti-Pearlman Permanent Poster League, or APPPLE. References 1984 suicides American politicians who committed suicide Year of birth missing Philadelphia City Council members