Joseph Benedict "Joe" Benedetti (March 28, 1929 – November 19, 2014) was an American politician and lawyer.

Joseph B. Benedetti
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 10th district
In office
September 15, 1986 – January 13, 1998
Preceded byEdward E. Willey
Succeeded byJohn Watkins
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 68th district
In office
January 12, 1983 – September 15, 1986
Preceded byWalter H. Emroch
Succeeded byE. Hatcher Crenshaw, Jr.
Personal details
Born
Joseph Benedict Benedetti

(1929-03-28)March 28, 1929
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
DiedNovember 19, 2014(2014-11-19) (aged 85)
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Marguerite Nolte
Sallie Belle Gwaltney
Alma materCollege of William & Mary
University of Richmond
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1946–1947
1951–1962
RankMajor
Battles/warsKorean War

Born in Richmond, Virginia, he served in the United States Army in 1946 during the occupation of Japan, the Korean War, and the Berlin Crisis of 1961. He received his bachelor's degree from the College of William & Mary and his law degree from the University of Richmond School of Law. Benedetti practiced law in Richmond, Virginia. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates in 1983 and was a Republican. In 1986, he was elected to the Virginia State Senate and served until 1995. Benedetti was appointed chairman of the Virginia State Board of Corrections and then head of the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. Benedetti died in Richmond, Virginia.[1][2]

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