Joseph Mondello
Joseph Nestor Mondello (February 13, 1938 – August 1, 2022) was an American politician and diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago from 2018 to 2021. He previously served as Chairman of the New York Republican State Committee until September 2009 and as the chairman of the Nassau County Republican Committee from 1983 to May 24, 2018.
Joseph Mondello | |
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| United States Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago | |
| In office October 22, 2018 – January 13, 2021 | |
| Appointed by | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | John L. Estrada |
| Succeeded by | Candace Bond |
| Chair of the New York Republican Party | |
| In office November 15, 2006 – September 29, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen Minarik |
| Succeeded by | Edward F. Cox |
| Town Supervisor of Hempstead | |
| In office 1987–1993 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Gulotta |
| Succeeded by | Gregory P. Peterson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 13, 1938 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 1, 2022 (aged 84) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Linda Elizabeth Crabtree |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | Politician, lawyer, professor |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
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| Years of service | 1955–1958 |
Mondello was a lawyer with the firm of Berkman, Henoch, Peterson and Peddy of Garden City, New York, and held the rank of Major General in the New York Guard. Prior to being elected state chairman, he served as the head of the Nassau County Republican Committee for twenty three years. He was a past Town supervisor of Hempstead, New York, as well as an attorney, college professor, high school teacher, and probation officer. He served as deputy commander of the New York Guard, and also served in the United States Army, Navy, and Air Force.