Maria Donatucci

Maria Donatucci (born 1954) is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 185th district, which includes parts of Delaware and Philadelphia counties.[1][2] She was elected in February 2011.

Maria Donatucci
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 185th district
In office
February 15, 2011 (2011-02-15) – November 30, 2020 (2020-11-30)
Preceded byRobert Donatucci
Succeeded byRegina Young
Personal details
Born1954 (age 66–67)
South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)
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(m. 1984; died 2010)​
ResidencePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Alma materPhiladelphia College of Art
Philadelphia Community College
Pierce Junior College
Temple University

Personal life

Donatucci was born and raised in South Philadelphia and is the only child of stand-up comedian Phil Jaye and Jean Patelmo. She graduated from Philadelphia High School for Girls in 1972 and attended Philadelphia College of Art, Philadelphia Community College, Pierce Junior College, and Temple University.[2]

In 1984 Donatucci married Robert Donatucci, who was then a state representative from the 185th district. They had two children together, Dierdre and Thomas.

Donatucci has worked in various positions for the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority during the 1970s and the 1980s, as well as working as an adjudicator for Philadelphia's Bureau of Administrative Adjudication. She has also served as a board member for the Lions Club, from which she received the Melvin Jones Fellow Award for Outstanding Community Service in 2007.

House career

Donatucci was elected to the House in 2011 in a special election after the death of her husband, Robert, the previous incumbent. According to her biography on her official website,[3] she has focused on fighting crime and public safety while serving in the House.

She serves on the Aging & Adult Older Services, Urban Affairs, and Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness committees in the House.

Election results
2011 Pennsylvania House of Representatives 185th District special election[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Maria Donatucci 1,843 93.89%
Republican Lewis Harris, Jr. 120 6.11%
Turnout 1,963
Democratic hold

References
  1. Legislativate Data Processing Center. "MARIA P. DONATUCCI". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
  2. "Biography". Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Retrieved July 16, 2011.
  3. "Biography". Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
  4. "Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information". Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved July 15, 2011.
Political offices
Preceded by
Robert Donatucci		 Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 185th District
2011 – 2020		 Succeeded by
Regina Young
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