Eugene F. Bannigan

Eugene F. Bannigan (December 16, 1911 – July 4, 1958) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.

Life

He was born on December 16, 1911, in Brooklyn, New York City. He attended St. Theresa's Parochial School and Xavier High School. He graduated from Manhattan College and St. John's University School of Law. He was admitted to the bar, practiced law in Brooklyn, and entered politics as a Democrat.[1]

Bannigan was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1941 until his death in 1958, sitting in the 163rd, 164th, 165th, 166th, 167th, 168th, 169th, 170th and 171st New York State Legislatures. He was Minority Leader from 1953 to 1958.

He died on July 4, 1958, of heart disease.[2]

Sources

  1. New York Red Book (1958–1959; pg. 164)
  2. EUGENE BANNIGAN, Democratic Minority Leader of State Assembly in the New York Times on July 5, 1958 (subscription required)
New York State Assembly
Preceded by
Bernard J. Moran
New York State Assembly
Kings County, 11th District

1941–1958
Succeeded by
George A. Cincotta
Preceded by
Irwin Steingut
Minority Leader in the New York State Assembly
1953–1958
Succeeded by
Anthony J. Travia


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