Joseph F. Periconi

Joseph F. Periconi (July 14, 1910 – February 16, 1994) was a former New York State Senator from the Bronx and Bronx Borough President. Periconi was the last Republican elected Bronx Borough President.[1]

Periconi, who was also endorsed by the New York State Liberal Party, was elected Bronx Borough President in 1961. He was narrowly defeated in 1965 by Herman Badillo, who was then a Democrat.

In 1970, Periconi was an unsuccessful candidate for Congress.

Periconi died on February 16, 1994 in the Bronx.

References

  1. ^ Joseph Periconi, 83, a Borough President and a State Senator, New York Times, February 18, 1994

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New York State Senate
Preceded by
Enzo Gaspari		 New York State Senate, 27th District
1953–1954		 Succeeded by
Jacob Gilbert
Preceded by
Francis McCaffrey		 New York State Senate, 29th District
1957–1960		 Succeeded by
Joseph Marine
Political offices
Preceded by
James J. Lyons		 Borough President of the Bronx
1962–1965		 Succeeded by
Herman Badillo
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