Marcelo Trujillo
Marcelo Trujillo Panisse (April 30, 1935 – September 15, 2019) was a Puerto Rican politician, who was elected to four terms as mayor of Humacao, Puerto Rico. Trujillo was affiliated with the Popular Democratic Party (PPD) and served as mayor from 2001-2019.[2] He earned a bachelor's degree in political and social sciences from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico.
Marcelo Trujillo | |
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Mayor of Humacao | |
In office January 14, 2001 – September 15, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Julio César López Gerena |
Succeeded by | Luis Raúl Sánchez |
Personal details | |
Born | Guayanilla, Puerto Rico[1] | April 30, 1935
Died | September 15, 2019 84) Caguas, Puerto Rico | (aged
Political party | Popular Democratic Party (PPD) |
Spouse(s) | Rosa Elena Plumey |
Alma mater | Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Basketball
Trujillo had a career in basketball when he played for the Leones de Ponce of Baloncesto Superior Nacional. Later, Trujillo Panisse retired as a player, but continued at the BSN as a coach. In that capacity, he led the Piratas de Quebradillas and the Capitanes de Arecibo.[3]
Mayor
Trujillo served as mayor of Humacao, Puerto Rico for nineteen years; from 2000 until his death in 2019.
Death
He died on September 15, 2019 at the age of 84 due to cardiac arrest. He was buried at the Pax Christi Cemetery in Humacao, Puerto Rico.[4]
References
- "Marcelo Trujillo fue campeón en el BSN". Primera Hora (in Spanish). September 16, 2019.
- "Humacao... La Perla del Oriente". Proyecto Salon Hogar.
- "El deporte nacional llora la partida de Marcelo Trujillo Panisse". El Nuevo Dia (in Spanish). September 16, 2019.
- "Fallece el alcalde de Humacao". Primera Hora (in Spanish). September 15, 2019.