Vincent Massari | |
|---|---|
 Vincent Massari and his family in 1921 | |
| Member of the Colorado Senate from the 25th district | |
| In office January 9, 1973 – November 16, 1976 | |
| Member of the Colorado Senate from the 19th district | |
| In office January 8, 1969 – January 9, 1973 | |
| Member of the Colorado Senate from the 17th district | |
| In office January 12, 1965 – January 8, 1969 | |
| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the Pueblo County district | |
| In office January 11, 1955 – January 12, 1965 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 29, 1898 Luco dei Marsi, Italy |
| Died | November 16, 1976 (aged 77) Pueblo, Colorado |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Amalia Perasso |
| Children | Angelina, Rose |
| Residence | Pueblo, Colorado |
| Profession | Newspaper editor and politician |
| [1][2] | |
Vincent Massari (November 29, 1898 – November 16, 1976) was a member of the Colorado General Assembly for 22 years, from 1955 to 1976, the year of his death. He served five two-year terms in the Colorado House of Representatives, from 1955 to 1965, representing Pueblo County. He was elected three times to the Colorado Senate, in 1964, 1968 and 1972.[1][2] For 42 years he served as president of the Columbian Federation of Italian-American Societies founded on Columbus Day October 12, 1893, in Chicago, Illinois. His legislative efforts led to the establishment of Southern Colorado State College in 1961, known today as Colorado State University Pueblo.[3]
- ^ a b "Vicent Massari (D)". Colorado Secretary of State. n.d. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
- ^ a b "Vincent Massari (D)". Colorado Secretary of State. n.d. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
- ^ "Governor signs four-year college bill creating Southern Colorado State College". The Arrow. Pueblo, Colorado. April 7, 1961. Archived from the original on July 14, 2023. Retrieved July 14, 2023.