Thomas Gangemi, Sr. | |
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35th Mayor of Jersey City | |
In office July 1, 1961 – September 25, 1963 (resigned) | |
Preceded by | Charles S. Witkowski |
Succeeded by | Thomas J. Whelan |
Personal details | |
Born | Italy | July 29, 1903
Died | December 1, 1976 Jersey City, New Jersey | (aged 73)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Carrie Gangemi (Romano) |
Children | Thomas Jr., Anthony, Marie |
Residence | Jersey City, New Jersey |
Thomas Gangemi, Sr. (July 29, 1903 – December 1, 1976) was the 35th mayor of Jersey City, New Jersey. Elected in 1961, the Italian-born Gangemi was forced to resign from office less than two years later when it was discovered that he had never become a United States citizen.[1] Following his resignation, Jersey City was without a mayor for 47 days while the city council failed to reach a consensus on a successor.[2]