Philip Charles Ciaccio (August 23, 1927 – November 12, 2015) was an American judge and politician.[2][3] He served as a Democratic member for the 9th district of the Louisiana House of Representatives.[1]
Philip Ciaccio | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 9th district | |
| In office 1962–1966 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel L. Kelly |
| Succeeded by | Ernest J. Hessler Jr.[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Philip Charles Ciaccio August 23, 1927 New Orleans, Louisiana, U. S. |
| Died | November 12, 2015 (aged 88) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary Jane Bologna[2] |
| Children | 9[2] |
| Alma mater | Tulane University |
| Occupation | Judge |
Life and career edit
Ciaccio was born in New Orleans, Louisiana.[2] He attended Brother Martin High School, graduating at the age of fifteen.[2] Ciaccio also attended Tulane University, where he earned his law degree and undergraduate degree.[2] He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean conflict.[2]
In 1962, Ciaccio was elected to represent the 9th district of the Louisiana House of Representatives in a special election, succeeding Daniel L. Kelly.[1] In 1966, he left office[1] to represent district E of the New Orleans City Council, succeeding Kelly.[4] In 1982, Ciaccio left office and was succeeded by Wayne Babovich.[4] In the same year, he was appointed to serve as the judge of the Louisiana Circuit Courts of Appeal's fourth circuit,[4] serving until 1998.[2] He was also a lawyer.[2]
Ciaccio died in November 2015, at the age of 88.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Membership In The Louisiana House Of Representatives 1812 - 2012" (PDF). David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 31, 2010. Retrieved November 10, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Philip Ciaccio Obituary (1927-2015)". The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate. November 13, 2015. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
- ^ "Nominees Are Named in New Orleans Runoff". Lake Charles American-Press. Lake Charles, Louisiana. May 28, 1962. p. 16. Retrieved November 10, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "New Orleans City Council Members Since 1954". New Orleans Public Library. Archived from the original on July 31, 2018. Retrieved November 10, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
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