Gerald Cardinale
Gerald Cardinale (February 27, 1934 – February 20, 2021) was an American Republican Party politician, who served in the New Jersey State Senate from 1982 until his death in 2021, representing the 39th Legislative District. He also served one term in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1980 until 1982. At the time of his death, he was the second-most senior senator in the state, behind Richard Codey, who also came to office in January 1982, but had served in the General Assembly since 1974. Cardinale was a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1984, 1988 and 1992 and served as a Delegate to the New Jersey Republican State Platform Committee in 1983.
Gerald Cardinale | |
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| Member of the New Jersey Senate from the 39th district | |
| In office January 12, 1982 – February 20, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Herbert |
| Succeeded by | Holly Schepisi |
| Deputy Majority Leader of the New Jersey Senate | |
| In office January 11, 1994 – January 8, 2002 | |
| Leader | Donald DiFrancesco |
| Succeeded by | Wayne R. Bryant |
| Majority Whip of the New Jersey Senate | |
| In office January 14, 1992 – January 11, 1994 | |
| Leader | Donald DiFrancesco |
| Succeeded by | John A. Girgenti 2004 |
| Assistant Minority Leader of the New Jersey Senate | |
| In office January 13, 1987 – January 10, 1989 | |
| Leader | James R. Hurley |
| Minority Whip of the New Jersey Senate | |
| In office January 8, 1985 – January 13, 1987 | |
| Leader | S. Thomas Gagliano |
| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 39th district | |
| In office January 8, 1980 – January 12, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Greta Kiernan Harold Martin |
| Succeeded by | Joan M. Wright |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 27, 1934 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 20, 2021 (aged 86) Westwood, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Resting place | Brookside Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | St. John's University (BS) New York University (DDS) |
| Occupation | Legislator |
| Website | Legislative Webpage |
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