Vincent R. Impellitteri
American politician and jurist (1900–1987) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Vincent Richard Impellitteri (born Vincenzo Impellitteri; February 4, 1900 – January 29, 1987) was an Italian-American politician and judge who served as the 101st Mayor of New York City from 1950 to 1953. He was elected as a Democrat and president of the City Council in 1945 and reelected in 1949. When Mayor William O'Dwyer resigned in 1950, he became acting mayor. He lost the Democratic primary for the nomination for the rest of the term but was subsequently elected mayor on a new ticket, the "Experience Party". He lost the Democratic primary when he ran for a full term in 1953 and became a judge in 1954.[1]
Quick Facts 101st Mayor of New York City, Preceded by ...
Vincent R. Impellitteri | |
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101st Mayor of New York City | |
In office November 14, 1950 – December 31, 1953 Acting: August 31, 1950 – November 14, 1950 | |
Preceded by | William O'Dwyer |
Succeeded by | Robert F. Wagner, Jr. |
President of the New York City Council | |
In office January 1, 1946 – August 31, 1950 | |
Preceded by | Newbold Morris |
Succeeded by | Joseph T. Sharkey (acting) |
Personal details | |
Born | Vincenzo Impellitteri (1900-02-04)February 4, 1900 Isnello, Sicily, Kingdom of Italy |
Died | January 29, 1987(1987-01-29) (aged 86) Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S. |
Resting place | Mount Saint Peter Catholic Cemetery, Derby, Connecticut |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Elizabeth Agnes McLaughlin
(m. 1926; died 1967) |
Education | Fordham University (LL.B.) |
Profession | Attorney |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1917–1919 (active) |
Rank | Petty officer third class |
Unit | USS Stockton |
Battles/wars | World War I |
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