Vince Demuzio
| Vince Demuzio | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 49th district | |
| In office 1975 – 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Junie Bartulis |
| Succeeded by | Deanna Demuzio |
| Chairman of Democratic Party of Illinois | |
| In office 1986 – 1990 | |
| Preceded by | Calvin Sutker |
| Succeeded by | Gary LaPaille |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 7, 1941 Gillespie, Illinois |
| Died | April 27, 2004 (aged 62) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Carlinville, Illinois |
| Alma mater | University of Illinois |
| Profession | Politician |
Vince Demuzio (May 7, 1941 – April 27, 2004) was an Illinois State Senator who died while in office. He was first elected in 1974 in an upset against Senator Junie Bartulis.[1] At the time of his death, he was the most senior member of the Illinois Senate.[2] He had once been chair of the Illinois Democratic Party.[3]
Demuzio died after a battle with colon cancer which included surgery in early 2004.[2] Demuzio resided in Carlinville, Illinois, and after his death, his seat was filled by wife Deanna Demuzio. A section of I-55 south of Springfield, Illinois is named after him. His protege Andy Manar was elected to the state senate in 2012.
Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was late to Demuzio's funeral, so in his stead Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn presented a flag to Deanna Demuzio.[3]
References
- ↑ http://www.lib.niu.edu/1976/ii760121.html
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 State Sen. Vince Demuzio, Former Democratic Chairman, Dies At 62, CBS-2 Chicago, 27 April 2004. Retrieved 24 February 2007.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Bernstein, David (February 2008). "Mr. Un-Popularity". Chicago Magazine. Retrieved 2008-11-08.