Joseph A. Palaia
Joseph A. Palaia | |
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President pro tempore of the New Jersey Senate | |
In office January 11, 1994 – January 13, 2004 Co-Presidency with Shirley Turner from January 8, 2002 until January 13, 2004 | |
Preceded by | John H. Ewing |
Succeeded by | Shirley Turner |
Member of the New Jersey Senate from the 11th district | |
In office November 20, 1989 – January 8, 2008 | |
Preceded by | John D'Amico Jr. |
Succeeded by | Sean T. Kean |
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 11th district | |
In office January 12, 1982 – November 20, 1989 | |
Preceded by | John O. Bennett Marie Sheehan Muhler |
Succeeded by | Paul A. Kapalko |
Personal details | |
Born | Neptune Township, New Jersey | February 3, 1927
Died | August 20, 2016 | (aged 89)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Wedell Simon (m. 1956–?, her death) |
Children | 2 |
Residence(s) | Ocean Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey |
Alma mater | Rider College Rutgers University |
Joseph A. "Joe" Palaia Sr. (February 3, 1927 – August 20, 2016) was an American politician. He served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1981 to 1989 and in the State Senate from 1989 to 2008, representing the 11th Legislative District.
Early life
Palaia was born and raised in Neptune, New Jersey and was a graduate of Neptune High School.[1] He attended New Jersey's Rider College where he received a B.S. degree in Business Administration in 1949. He then went to study at Rutgers University and was awarded an M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision.[2] Before entering politics, Palaia was an educator, and principal of the Wanamassa Elementary School in Ocean Township (Monmouth County) where he resided.[3]
Political career
Prior to entering the State Legislature, Palaia served in a variety of state and local elected offices. He was a member of the Ocean Township Council from 1967 to 1971 until he became mayor in 1971. During his tenure as mayor, the Seaview Square Mall was built and the oversaw the township's conversion of the Deal Test Site into a park which was renamed for him in 1998.[4] Palaia served as Ocean Township's mayor until 1979. He then served on the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders from 1979 to 1981.[2][5]
In 1981, Palaia was elected to the
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Personal life
Palaia was married to the former Wedell Simon from 1956 until her death. Together, they had two children: son Joseph Jr. (1959 – 2016),[9] and daughter Denise who has followed her father into education and is principal of Wayside Elementary School.[10] Palaia died on August 20, 2016.[11]
References
- ISBN 9781577411871. Accessed September 24, 2019. "Joseph A. Palaia, Rep., Ocean... Mr. Palaia was born in Neptune on Feb. 3, 1927. He attended grade school in Ocean Grove and Neptune High School, and graduated from Rider College, with a degree in business administration, in 1949."
- ^ a b c d "Senator Palaia's Senate Legislative Website". New Jersey Legislature. Archived from the original on December 18, 2007. Retrieved August 21, 2016.
- ^ 75th Anniversary of Wanamassa School Archived September 28, 2007, at the Wayback Machine, The Coaster, September 29, 2005. Accessed July 8, 2007.
- ^ Larsen, Erik (August 21, 2016). "'Senator Joe' Palaia dead at 89". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved August 21, 2016.
- ^ a b Manual of the Legislature of New Jersey - Two Hundred and Eleventh Legislature (First Session) (PDF). Skinder-Strauss Associates. 2004. pp. 224–225. Retrieved August 21, 2016.
- ISSN 0021-9347.
- Observer.com.
Four-term Republican Assemblyman Joseph Palaia challenged D'Amico and won by 3,900 votes — 28,344 to 24,444, despite a huge Democratic trend in the 1989 General Election statewide.
- ^ Napoliello, Alex (August 21, 2016). "Joe Palaia, longtime N.J. senator, dead at 89". NJ Advance Media for NJ.com. Retrieved August 21, 2016.
- ^ "Joseph James Palaia". Asbury Park Press. January 27, 2016. Retrieved August 21, 2016 – via Legacy.com.
He was predeceased by his mother Wedell Palaia. Surviving are ... father Joseph Anthony Palaia former State Senator; sister Denise Palaia...
- ^ "Wayside Elementary". Township of Ocean School District.
- Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved August 21, 2016.
The Francioni Taylor & Lopez Funeral Home in Neptune City says Palaia died Saturday.