John Fusco (politician)

John A. Fusco (born September 7, 1937) is an American lawyer, jurist, and politician from the New York City Borough of Staten Island.

John Fusco
Fusco in 2007
Member of the New York City Council
from the 50th district
In office
January 1, 1992  December 29, 1998
Preceded byNone (district created)
Succeeded byJames S. Oddo
Personal details
Born (1937-09-07) September 7, 1937
New York City, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Carol Ann Odessa[1]
Alma materSaint Peter's College (B.S.)
New England Law - Boston (J.D.)
ProfessionPolitician, Judge
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1963–1965
RankFirst lieutenant
Vito Fossella honors John Fusco

Fusco represented parts of Central Staten Island and Bensonhurst, Brooklyn in the New York City Council until his election to the New York Surrogate's Court for Richmond County, New York in November 1998. He served as Minority Whip in the Council till his departure.

He was appointed to the New York Supreme Court by then Governor Eliot Spitzer in 2008,[2] and reached the mandatory retirement age in 2013.[3]

References

  1. Benanti, Carol Ann (January 27, 2013). "Trial Lawyers Association of Staten Island to honor state Supreme Court Justice John Fusco". Staten Island Advance. Archived from the original on 2014-06-27. Retrieved 2014-06-27.
  2. Wrobleski, Tom (December 11, 2007). "Staten Island judge appointed to state Supreme Court". Staten Island Advance.
  3. Wrobleski, Tom (May 5, 2013). "GOP Councilman Oddo officially announces bid for Staten Island borough president". Staten Island Advance.
Political offices
Preceded by
Newly created district
New York City Council, 50th District
19921998
Succeeded by
James Oddo
Preceded by
Vacant
Minority Whip, New York City Council
19921998
Succeeded by
Dennis Gallagher


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