Paul J. Lunardi | |
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Member of the California Senate from the 7th district | |
In office December 6, 1963 - January 2, 1967 | |
Preceded by | Ronald G. Cameron |
Succeeded by | George Miller Jr. |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 6th district | |
In office January 5, 1959 - December 6, 1963 | |
Preceded by | Francis C. Lindsay |
Succeeded by | Eugene Chappie |
Personal details | |
Born | Roseville, California, U.S. | September 30, 1921
Died | January 11, 2013 91) | (aged
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Lou Lunardi, "Gerry" Geraldine F. (Nee Shirley) Lunardi |
Children | 1 son, 3 daughters |
Education | Roseville High School |
Occupation | Politician |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Coast Guard |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Paul J. Lunardi (September 30, 1921 - January 11, 2013) was an American politician.
Early life
On September 30, 1921, Lunardi was born in Roseville, California. He served in the United States Coast Guard during World War II.[1] Lunardi graduated from Roseville High School.
Career
In 1950, Lunardi's career began as a city council member of Roseville, California. He was a Democrat.[1] Lunardi was elected as the mayor of his hometown of Roseville in 1954.[2] He served as a member of the California State Assembly from 1959 to 1963 and a State Senator from 1963 to 1967.[2] Under his tenure, he designated the ghost town of Bodie, California as a State Historic Park.[2]
Personal life
In 1948, Lunardi married Geraldine F. Shirley. Lunardi has three children, Herman, Yvonne and Nancy.[1]
On January 11, 2013, Lunardi died.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Paul J. Lunardi". joincalifornia.com. Retrieved April 15, 2019.
- 1 2 3 "Roseville's former state senator Lunardi dies". Roseville & Granite Bay Press Tribune. January 14, 2013. Retrieved June 1, 2017.