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 | July 29, 1903 Italy |
| Died | December 1, 1976 (aged 73) Jersey City, New Jersey |
| 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]
- ^ "Mayor Gangemi Quits In Jersey. Resigns After U.S. Declares He is Not a Citizen", The New York Times, p. 1, September 26, 1963
- ^ Haff, Joseph (November 13, 1963). "Mayor is Named by Jersey City. Whelan Replaces Gangemi After 47-Day Delay; Jersey City's Council Appoints New Mayor After 47-Day Delay 3-Way Tie". The New York Times. p. 1.