Guy Molinari | |
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13th Borough President of Staten Island | |
In office January 1, 1990 – December 31, 2001 | |
Preceded by | Ralph J. Lamberti |
Succeeded by | James Molinaro |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
In office January 3, 1981 – December 31, 1989 | |
Preceded by | John M. Murphy |
Succeeded by | Susan Molinari |
Constituency | 17th district (1981–1983) 14th district (1983–1989) |
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 60th district | |
In office January 1, 1975 – December 31, 1980 | |
Preceded by | Lucio F. Russo |
Succeeded by | Robert Straniere |
Personal details | |
Born | Gaetano Kenneth Molinari November 23, 1928 New York City, U.S. |
Died | July 25, 2018 New York City, U.S. | (aged 89)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Marguerite Wing
(m. 1956; died 2008) |
Children | Susan Molinari |
Parents |
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Alma mater | Wagner College (BA) New York Law School (LLB) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1951–1953 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Battles/wars | Korean War |
Gaetano Victor Molinari (November 23, 1928 – July 25, 2018) was an American lawyer and Republican politician from New York city. He represented Staten Island in the United States House of Representatives for four terms (1981–1989) and then served 12 years as Staten Island borough president (1990–2002). His daughter, Susan Molinari, also served as a U.S. Representative.[2]