Joseph A. Palaia | |
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| President pro tempore of the New Jersey Senate | |
| In office January 11, 1994 – January 13, 2004 Co-Presidency with Shirley Turner from January 8, 2002 until January 13, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | John H. Ewing |
| Succeeded by | Shirley Turner |
| Member of the New Jersey Senate from the 11th district | |
| In office November 20, 1989 – January 8, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | John D'Amico Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Sean T. Kean |
| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 11th district | |
| In office January 12, 1982 – November 20, 1989 | |
| Preceded by | John O. Bennett Marie Sheehan Muhler |
| Succeeded by | Paul A. Kapalko |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 3, 1927 Neptune Township, New Jersey |
| Died | August 20, 2016 (aged 89) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Wedell Simon (m. 1956–?, her death) |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Ocean Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey |
| Alma mater | Rider College Rutgers University |
Joseph A. "Joe" Palaia Sr. (February 3, 1927 – August 20, 2016) was an American politician. He served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1981 to 1989 and in the State Senate from 1989 to 2008, representing the 11th Legislative District.