Richard A. DiCostanzo

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Richard Albert DiCostanzo (born January 10, 1908) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.

Life

He was born on January 10, 1908, in Manhattan, [1] [2] the son of Angelo DiCostanzo and Modestina (Ferrante) DiCostanzo. He graduated from DeWitt Clinton High School in 1926; B.S. from New York University College of Arts and Science in 1929; and J.D. from New York University School of Law. [3]

DiCostanzo was a member of the New York State Senate from 1943 to 1946, sitting in the 164th and 165th New York State Legislatures.

Sources

  1. "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Dickison to Dikis". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
  2. New York Red Book (1946, pg. 97)
  3. Who's Who in New York City and State (Vol. 11, pg. 274; 1947)
New York State Senate
Preceded by New York State Senate
18th District

1943–1944
Succeeded by
Preceded by New York State Senate
22nd District

1945–1946
Succeeded by


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