Paul J. Lunardi
Paul J. Lunardi (September 30, 1921 - January 11, 2013) was an American politician.
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Born | Roseville, California, U.S. | September 30, 1921
Died | January 11, 2013 91) | (aged
Education | Roseville High School |
Occupation | Politician |
Political party | Democrat |
Spouse(s) | Lou Lunardi, "Gerry" Geraldine F. (Nee Shirley) Lunardi |
Children | 1 son, 3 daughters |
Early life
On September 30, 1921, Lunardi was born in Roseville, California. He served in the United States Coast Guard during World War II.[1] Lunardi graduated from Roseville High School.
Career
In 1950, Lunardi's career began as a city council member of Roseville, California. He was a Democrat.[1] Lunardi was elected as the mayor of his hometown of Roseville in 1954.[2] He served as a member of the California State Assembly from 1958 to 1963 and a State Senator from 1963 to 1966.[2] Under his tenure, he designated the ghost town of Bodie, California as a State Historic Park.[2]
Personal life
In 1948, Lunardi married Geraldine F. Shirley. Lunardi has three children, Herman, Yvonne and Nancy.[1]
On January 11, 2013, Lunardi died.[1]
References
- "Paul J. Lunardi". joincalifornia.com. Retrieved April 15, 2019.
- "Roseville's former state senator Lunardi dies". Roseville & Granite Bay Press Tribune. January 14, 2013. Retrieved June 1, 2017.