Joseph A. Bevilacqua | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 37th Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court | |
| In office January 26, 1976 – June 30, 1986 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas H. Roberts |
| Succeeded by | Thomas F. Fay |
| 215th Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives | |
| In office January 7, 1969 – January 26, 1976 | |
| Preceded by | John J. Wrenn |
| Succeeded by | John J. Skiffington Jr. |
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives | |
| In office January 4, 1955 – January 26, 1976 | |
| Preceded by | Alfred P. Perrotti |
| Succeeded by | Frank J. Fiorenzano |
| Constituency | 16th Providence district (1955–67) 13th district (1967–76) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph Anthony Bevilacqua December 1, 1918 Providence, Rhode Island |
| Died | June 21, 1989 (aged 70) Boston, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Josephine Amato |
| Alma mater | Providence College (BA) Georgetown University (JD) |
| Signature |  |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1941–1946 |
| Rank | First lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards |  Purple Heart |
Joseph Anthony Bevilacqua Sr. (December 1, 1918 – June 21, 1989) was chief justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court from 1976 through 1986. His career was tarnished due to his association with organized crime.