Joseph Fidel

Joseph A. Fidel (October 14, 1923 – May 13, 2015) was an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the New Mexico State Senate from 1973 to 2006.^[1]

Joseph A. Fidel
Member of the New Mexico Senate from the 30th district
In office 1973–2006
Personal details
Born	(1923-10-14)October 14, 1923 Bibo, New Mexico, U.S.
Died	May 13, 2015(2015-05-13) (aged 91) Grants, New Mexico, U.S.
Political party	Democratic

Early life

Fidel was born in Bibo, New Mexico, the son of a Lebanese immigrant, Abdoo Habeeb Fadel (later Anglicized as A.H. Fidel).

Career

Fidel was the owner of a realty company.^[2] In 2009, the Cibola Beacon named Fidel as Person of the Decade.^[3] Fidel served as assessor of Valencia County, New Mexico. He also served on the Grants, New Mexico city council and the school board. Fidel served as a member of the New Mexico Senate from 1973 to 2006.

Death

Fidel died in Grants, New Mexico at the age of 91.^[4]