Joseph W. Chinnici (July 27, 1919 – March 18, 2007) was an American politician who served in the New Jersey General Assembly from the 1st Legislative District from 1972 to 1988.

Joseph W. Chinnici
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 1st Legislative District
In office
January 11, 1972 – January 12, 1988
Serving with James R. Hurley (1974-1982) and Guy F. Muziani (1982-1988)
Preceded byJames Cafiero
Succeeded byFrank LoBiondo and Edward H. Salmon
Personal details
Born(1919-07-27)July 27, 1919
Rosenhayn, New Jersey
DiedMarch 18, 2007(2007-03-18) (aged 87)
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Political partyRepublican

A resident of Bridgeton, New Jersey while serving in the Assembly, Chinnici was born in the Rosenhayn section of Deerfield Township and graduated in 1938 from Bridgeton High School. He attended the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.[1]

Chinnici served on the Bridgeton city council and was a member of the Cumberland County Board of Chosen Freeholders before his election to the Assembly. He died on March 18, 2007, at age 87.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ Manual of the Legislature of New Jersey, Volume 202, Part 2, p. 239. J.A. Fitzgerald, 1987. Accessed October 30, 2019. "Joseph W. Chinnici, Rep., Bridgeton - Assemblyman Chinnici was born in Rosenhayn July 27, 1919. He was graduated from Bridgeton Senior High School in 1938 and attended the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania."
  2. ^ Max Pizarro (2007-03-21). "South Jersey hails a gentleman politician". Observer. Retrieved 2016-11-14.