Background
He was born on May 14, 1912, in New Castle, Pennsylvania.
He was born on May 14, 1912, in New Castle, Pennsylvania.
He graduated from Fordham Law School, and practiced law in Staten Island.
He entered politics as a Republican. In 1974, he ran for re-nomination in the Republican primary, but was defeated by Guy Molinari.
He was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1953 to 1974, sitting in the 169th, 170th, 171st, 172nd, 173rd, 174th, 175th, 176th, 177th, 178th, 178th and 179th New York State Legislatures.