James D. Conte
James D. Conte | |
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| Member of the Chad A. Lupinacci | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 1, 1959 Huntington Station, New York |
| Died | October 16, 2012 (aged 53) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Debra (Ingalls) Conte |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Huntington Station, New York |
| Alma mater | SUNY Stony Brook (1982) |
| Profession | Politician |
James D. Conte (January 1, 1959 – October 16, 2012) was an American politician from New York. He served as a Republican New York State Assemblyman for the 10th District from 1988 until his death.
Personal life
Conte was a lifetime resident of Huntington Station. He attended St. Hugh of Lincoln Elementary School and Huntington High School. Conte received a B.A. degree in economics and political science from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1982.[1] He married Debra Ingalls, and they had three children.[1]
Conte began his political career as an intern to State Senator
Conte was diagnosed with T-cell lymphoma in the spring of 2011. In 2012, he chose not to seek another term in office in order to focus on treatment and recovery. Though he received chemotherapy treatments, the cancer continued to spread. Conte died on October 16, 2012.[4]
References
- ^ Project Vote Smart. Retrieved March 6, 2011.
- ^ "New York State Assembly: James D. Conte". Newsday. October 30, 2004. Retrieved March 6, 2011.
- New York Timeson March 16, 1988
- ^ Long Island Assemblyman James Conte Dies After Battle With T-Cell Lymphoma by Celeste Katz, in the New York Daily News on October 16, 2012