Francis T. Purcell
Francis Thomas Purcell (August 11, 1918 – May 18, 2014) was an American Republican politician who was county executive of Nassau County, New York (1978–87). He served as a trustee and also as mayor of the village of Malverne, was a member of the New York State Assembly, and supervisor of the town of Hempstead, New York, before becoming county executive in 1978. After resigning in 1987, Purcell became a political commentator for Cablevision's news channel News 12 Long Island. In 2004, a section of land formerly called Hempstead Plains was dedicated to Purcell in honor of his service and dedication to Nassau County.
Francis T. Purcell | |
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| County Executive of Nassau County | |
| In office January 6, 1978 – January 16, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Ralph G. Caso |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Gulotta |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 11, 1918 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | May 18, 2014 (aged 95) West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Barbara Purcell |
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