William F. Passannante

William F. Passannante (February 10, 1920 – December 15, 1996) was an American politician and attorney who served in the New York State Assembly from 1955 to 1990.[1]

William F. Passannante
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 61st district
In office
January 1, 1983  December 31, 1990
Preceded byElizabeth Connelly
Succeeded byDeborah J. Glick
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 64th district
In office
January 1, 1973  December 31, 1982
Preceded byPeter A. A. Berle
Succeeded byRichard N. Gottfried
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 63rd district
In office
January 1, 1967  December 31, 1972
Preceded byJoseph J. Dowd
Succeeded byAnthony G. DiFalco
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 69th district
In office
January 1, 1966  December 31, 1966
Preceded byDistrict created
Succeeded byDaniel M. Kelly
Member of the New York State Assembly from New York's 1st district
In office
January 1, 1955  December 31, 1965
Preceded byMaude E. Ten Eyck
Succeeded byDistrict abolished
Personal details
Born(1920-02-10)February 10, 1920
New York City, New York
DiedDecember 15, 1996(1996-12-15) (aged 76)
Manhattan, New York
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materNew York University (BS)
Harvard University (LLB)
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
Battles/warsWorld War II

Early life and education

Passannante was born and raised in Greenwich Village. After attending public schools, Passannante earned a Bachelor of Science from New York University in 1940. He served in the United States Army during World War II and later earned a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School.[2]

Career

From 1949 to 1953, Passannante served as an assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York. In 1954, he served as Legislative Counsel to the President of the New York City Council. He was elected to the New York State Assembly in 1954, and served until his retirement in 1990.[3]

Death

He died of pancreatic cancer on December 15, 1996, in Manhattan, New York City, New York at age 76.[4]

Passannante is the namesake of the William F. Passannante Ballfield in Greenwich Village.

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References

  1. Linda Greenhouse (1976-08-29). "Former Lobbyist In 'Village' Race". Nytimes.com. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
  2. "William F. Passannante Ballfield : NYC Parks". www.nycgovparks.org. Retrieved 2020-07-27.
  3. Press, The Associated (1996-12-18). "William F. Passannante, 76, Greenwich Village Legislator". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-07-27.
  4. "William F. Passannante, 76, Greenwich Village Legislator". Nytimes.com. 1996-12-18. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
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