Frank Mazzei

Frank Mazzei (November 22, 1912 – September 27, 1977) is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate. One of his big accomplishments during his political career was creation of the Pennsylvania Lottery. In 1975 he was arrested for taking kickbacks and was jailed until 1977.

Frank Mazzei
Mazzei in 1977
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate
from the 43rd district
In office
November 29, 1967  June 2, 1975
Preceded byJohn Devlin
Succeeded byJames Romanelli
ConstituencyParts of Allegheny County
Personal details
BornNovember 22, 1912
Greensburg, Pennsylvania
DiedSeptember 27, 1977(1977-09-27) (aged 64)
Magee-Womens Hospital
Resting placeQueen of Heaven Cemetery
Peters Township
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseGrace
ChildrenDominic
ResidenceLibrary, Pennsylvania
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