Joseph A. Bevilacqua Sr.
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Joseph Anthony Bevilacqua Sr. (December 1, 1918 – June 21, 1989) was chief justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court from 1976 through 1986. His career was tarnished due to his association with organized crime.
Quick Facts 37th Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court, Preceded by ...
Joseph A. Bevilacqua | |
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37th Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court | |
In office January 26, 1976 – June 30, 1986 | |
Preceded by | Thomas H. Roberts |
Succeeded by | Thomas F. Fay |
215th Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives | |
In office January 7, 1969 – January 26, 1976 | |
Preceded by | John J. Wrenn |
Succeeded by | John J. Skiffington Jr. |
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives | |
In office January 4, 1955 – January 26, 1976 | |
Preceded by | Alfred P. Perrotti |
Succeeded by | Frank J. Fiorenzano |
Constituency | 16th Providence district (1955–67) 13th district (1967–76) |
Personal details | |
Born | Joseph Anthony Bevilacqua (1918-12-01)December 1, 1918 Providence, Rhode Island |
Died | June 21, 1989(1989-06-21) (aged 70) Boston, Massachusetts |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Josephine Amato |
Alma mater | Providence College (BA) Georgetown University (JD) |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1941–1946 |
Rank | First lieutenant |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Purple Heart |
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