Jerry Labriola

Gerald Labriola (May 17, 1931 – April 28, 2024) was an American mystery writer, physician, politician, and assistant professor at the University of Connecticut Medical School. In Connecticut's 1994 U.S. Senate election, he ran a losing campaign as the Republican nominee against Democrat Joe Lieberman.^[1] He also ran unsuccessfully for Governor of Connecticut^[2] and served in the Connecticut Senate.^[2]

Jerry Labriola
Member of the Connecticut State Senate from the 15th district
In office 1981–1983
Preceded by	Louis Cutillo
Succeeded by	Robert G. Dorr
Personal details
Born	(1931-05-17)May 17, 1931 Naugatuck, Connecticut, U.S.
Died	April 28, 2024(2024-04-28) (aged 92)
Political party	Republican
Children	3, including David
Education	Yale University Thomas Jefferson University
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Navy

Labriola died on April 28, 2024, at the age of 92.^[3]

His son, Jerry Labriola Jr. was chairman of the Connecticut Republican Party from 2011 to 2015. His other son, David, was a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 131st district from 2003 to 2025.