Sam M. Vadalabene

Salvador Martin "Sam" Vadalabene (July 31, 1914 – May 1, 1994) was an American politician.

Salvador Martin "Sam" Vadalabene
Born	(1914-07-31)July 31, 1914 Detroit, Michigan
Died	May 1, 1994(1994-05-01) (aged 79) Maryville, Illinois
Nationality	American
Occupation	Politician

Born in Detroit, Michigan, Vadalabene served in the 29th Infantry Regiment in Europe during World War II. Vadalabene lived in Edwardsville, Illinois and served as auditor for Edwardsville Township. Vadalabene served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1967 to 1971 and then served in the Illinois Senate from 1971 until his death in 1994. He was a Democrat. Vadalabene died from a heart attack in a nursing home in Maryville, Illinois.^[1][2]

Legacy

The Vadalabene Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is named for Vadalabene, a major supporter of the school from before its founding until his death.^[3]