Charles Siragusa

Background

Siragusa, Charles was born on October 28, 1913 in New York City. Son of John and Rosa (LoPresti) Siragusa.

Education

Bachelor of Science, New York University School Education, 1933.

Career

With Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1935-1939. With Bureau Narcotics, 1939-1963, successively narcotic agent, district supervisor Europe and Near East, field supervisor enforcement, assistant deputy commissioner, assistant to commissioner, 1939-1962, deputy commissioner, 1962-1963, retired. Executive director Illinois Crime Investigating Commission, 1963-1976, retired.

Member Chicago Mayor’s Riot Study Committee, Cook County Jail Committee.

Vice chairman central zone Law Enforcement Intelligence Units.

Achievements

• Charles Siragusa has been listed as a noteworthy state official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with Office of Strategic Services, United States Naval Reserve, World World World War World War II Member International Association Chiefs Police, United States Treasury Assemblies of God Theological Seminary Association, World Peace Through Law (narcotics control expert), Illinois Association Police Chiefs, American Legion.

Connections

Married Louise McDowell, January 7, 1938. Children: John Charles, Charles William.

Father:

John Siragusa

Mother:

Rosa (LoPresti) Siragusa

Spouse:

Louise McDowell

child:

John Charles Siragusa

child:

Charles William Siragusa