Paul J. Lunardi (September 30, 1921 - January 11, 2013) was an American politician.
Paul J. Lunardi | |
|---|---|
| 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 | September 30, 1921 Roseville, California, U.S. |
| Died | January 11, 2013 (aged 91) |
| 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 |
Early life
editOn 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
editIn 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
editIn 1948, Lunardi married Geraldine F. Shirley. Lunardi has three children, Herman, Yvonne and Nancy.[1]
On January 11, 2013, Lunardi died.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Paul J. Lunardi". joincalifornia.com. Retrieved April 15, 2019.
- ^ a b c "Roseville's former state senator Lunardi dies". Roseville & Granite Bay Press Tribune. January 14, 2013. Retrieved June 1, 2017.