Felix Grucci
Felix Grucci | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 1st district | |
| In office January 3, 2001 – January 3, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Forbes |
| Succeeded by | Tim Bishop |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 25, 1951 Brookhaven, New York |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Madeleine Grucci |
| Children | Felix Grucci |
Felix J. Grucci, Jr. (born November 25, 1951) is a former United States Representative from East Patchogue, New York. He was elected as a Republican to the 107th United States Congress and served from 2001 until 2003.[1]
Early political life
Grucci was born in Brookhaven, New York.[1] He has worked as an executive in the family-owned fireworks company, Fireworks by Grucci.[2] In 1993, Grucci ran for his first political office, earning a seat on the Brookhaven Town Council.[1] In 1996, he was elected to a four-year term as town supervisor.[1]
Congressional career
In 2000, he was elected to Congress after Democratic incumbent Michael Forbes, who had switched from the Republican Party in 1999, was upset in the primary by his opponent, Regina Seltzer.[3][4] Grucci was defeated in the 2002 election by Democrat Timothy Bishop.[5]
Personal life
Grucci is married to Madeleine, with two children, Danielle and Felix III.[6]
References
- ^ a b c d "GRUCCI, Jr., Felix J., (1951 - )". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 29 April 2011.
- ^ "Felix Grucci". The San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 29 April 2011.
- ^ Kelley, Tina (8 November 2000). "THE 2000 ELECTIONS: THE HOUSE; Democrat Captures Lazio's Long Island Seat". New York Times. Retrieved 29 April 2011.
- ^ Kelley, Tina (20 September 2000). "New Tally Confirms an Upset in Primary". New York Times. Retrieved 29 April 2011.
- ^ Finn, Robin (2 July 2006). "THE ISLAND; Finding Refuge in the Family Fireworks". New York Times. Retrieved 29 April 2011.
- ^ "Felix Grucci". PBS. Retrieved 29 April 2011.
External links
- United States Congress. "Felix Grucci (id: G000547)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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