Robert M. Blakeman
Robert M. Blakeman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Assembly | |
| In office 1961 – December 31, 1964 | |
| Preceded by | Palmer D. Farrington |
| Succeeded by | John S. Thorp Jr. |
| Constituency | 6th Nassau district |
| In office January 1, 1966 – December 31, 1966 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | Herbert A. Posner |
| Constituency | 19th district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 9, 1925 New York City, US |
| Died | April 21, 2018 (aged 92) Valley Stream, New York, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Hofstra University (BA) New York University Law School (JD) |
Robert M. Blakeman (August 9, 1925 – April 21, 2018) was an American attorney and politician who served in the New York State Assembly from 1961 to 1964 and in 1966.[1]
Blakeman was born in Manhattan to parents Jesse H. and Edythe R. Blakeman. He was a graduate of Long Beach High School where he played baseball and was a band member. At the age of 17, Blakeman enlisted in the United States Merchant Marine in World War II. During his four-year service he was an officer assigned to gasoline tankers and traveled the world supplying war efforts with needed supplies. After the war, he received an Honorable Discharge. He returned to Long Island where he attended Hofstra University and New York University Law School. He was later admitted to the New York Bar and started a career that spanned over 65 years as a sole practitioner in a Valley Stream office.
Blakeman was married to his wife Betty Ellen Blakeman for more than 40 years until her passing in 1995. They have 5 children: Karen, Linda, Cathy, Bruce, and Bradley. Bradley was Deputy Assistant to President George W. Bush,[2] and Bruce was elected Nassau County Executive in 2022.
He died on April 21, 2018, in Valley Stream at age 92.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ Koenig, Melissa (2018-04-24). "Robert Blakeman, 'pillar' of Valley Stream, dies at 92". liherald.com. Retrieved 2019-12-17.
- ^ "Brad Blakeman". Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Archived from the original on December 6, 2022. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
- ^ "Robert Blakeman, former NY assemblyman and village attorney, dies at 92". Newsday. 2018-04-21. Retrieved 2019-12-17.
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