Philip Ciaccio Explained

Philip Ciaccio
Birth Name:Philip Charles Ciaccio
Birth Date:23 August 1927
Birth Place:New Orleans, Louisiana, U. S.
Office:Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 9th district
Preceded:Daniel L. Kelly
Succeeded:Ernest J. Hessler Jr.
Term Start:1962
Term End:1966
Party:Democratic
Spouse:Mary Jane Bologna[1]
Children:9
Alma Mater:Tulane University
Occupation:Judge

Philip Charles Ciaccio (August 23, 1927 – November 12, 2015) was an American judge and politician.[2] He served as a Democratic member for the 9th district of the Louisiana House of Representatives.[3]

Life and career

Ciaccio was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He attended Brother Martin High School, graduating at the age of fifteen.[1] Ciaccio also attended Tulane University, where he earned his law degree and undergraduate degree. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean conflict.

In 1962, Ciaccio was elected to represent the 9th district of the Louisiana House of Representatives in a special election, succeeding Daniel L. Kelly. In 1966, he left office to represent district E of the New Orleans City Council, succeeding Kelly.[4] In 1982, Ciaccio left office and was succeeded by Wayne Babovich. In the same year, he was appointed to serve as the judge of the Louisiana Circuit Courts of Appeal's fourth circuit, serving until 1998. He was also a lawyer.

Ciaccio died in November 2015, at the age of 88.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Philip Ciaccio Obituary (1927-2015). The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate. November 13, 2015. November 10, 2022.
  2. News: Nominees Are Named in New Orleans Runoff. Lake Charles American-Press. Lake Charles, Louisiana. May 28, 1962. November 10, 2022. 16. Newspapers.com.
  3. Web site: Membership In The Louisiana House Of Representatives 1812 - 2012. David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library. November 10, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20100331104823/http://house.louisiana.gov:80/H_PDFdocs/HouseMembers1812_2008.pdf. March 31, 2010. live. Wayback Machine.
  4. Web site: New Orleans City Council Members Since 1954. New Orleans Public Library. November 10, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20180731062119/http://nutrias.org/facts/council.htm. July 31, 2018. live. Wayback Machine.