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Frank Fossella

Frank Vincent Fossella (November 6, 1925 – August 18, 2014) was an American politician and land developer. He was of Italian descent.

Life and career

Frank Fossella represented parts of Staten Island as a member of the New York City Council in 1985.[1] Mr. Fossella was a member of the Democratic Party, and was uncle to former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives Vito Fossella.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Restorations: Park and Party". New York Times. November 19, 1985. Retrieved April 27, 2019. By a margin of only 161 votes (out of 43,000), Susan Molinari has been officially declared the winner of the Nov. 5 election over Councilman Frank Fossella, a Democrat.
  2. ^ Lore, Diane C. (August 19, 2014). "Frank Fossella, 88, political mentor, teacher and family patriarch". Staten Island News. Retrieved June 7, 2015.
Political offices
Preceded by Member of the New York City Council
from the 1st district

1985
Succeeded by