Thomas Joseph

Background

He was born on March 4, 1913, in Brooklyn, New York City, the son of Thomas F. Cuite.

Education

He attended the parochial schools, and graduated from Saint Francis College in 1935.

Career

Then he joined his father"s real estate business. In November 1958, he ran for Congress in the 12th District but was defeated by the incumbent Republican Francis East. Dorn. Cuite died on August 9, 1987, in Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, of a heart attack.

Achievements

• During World World War II he served in the United States. Army Coast Artillery Corps, attaining the rank of lieutenant colonel.

Membership

Cuite was a member of the New York State Senate from 1953 to 1958, sitting in the 169th, 170th and 171st New York State Legislatures. Cuite was a member of the New York City Council from 1960 to 1985, and was Majority Leader from 1969 to 1985.