Matthew T. Abruzzo (April 30, 1889 – May 28, 1971) was a federal judge for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Abruzzo received an LL.B. from Brooklyn Law School in 1910, and was in private practice in Brooklyn, New York from then until 1936. He was nominated to the court by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 3, 1936, to a new seat created by 49 Stat. 659. The United States Senate confirmed the appointment on February 12, 1936, and Abruzzo received his commission on February 15, 1936. He assumed senior status on February 15, 1966 and served in that capacity until his death, in Potomac, Maryland.
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| Preceded by Newly created seat |
Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York February 15, 1936 – February 15, 1966 |
Succeeded by Anthony John Travia |