James Zangari (March 30, 1929 – February 15, 2011) was an American politician who served in the New Jersey General Assembly from the 28th Legislative District from 1980 to 1996.[1]
James Zangari | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 28th Legislative District | |
| In office January 8, 1980 – January 9, 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Remay Pearce Mary Scanlon |
| Succeeded by | Wilfredo Caraballo Craig A. Stanley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 30, 1929 Newark, New Jersey |
| Died | February 15, 2011 (aged 81) Newark, New Jersey |
| Political party | Democratic |
Boran and raised in Newark, Zangari served in Japan with the United States Army during the Korean War. He won his first political office in 1977, when he won a seat on the Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders.[1]
He died of cancer on February 15, 2011, in Newark, New Jersey at age 81.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b "James Zangari, former Essex County assemblyman, dies at 81". NJ.com. February 15, 2011. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
- ^ "James Zangari Obituary - Newark, NJ | The Star-Ledger". Obits.nj.com. Retrieved August 8, 2018.