Carlo A. Lanzillotti

Carlo A. Lanzillotti
Member of the New York State Senate from the 7th District
In office
1953–1954
Preceded byWilliam N. Conrad
Succeeded byJames G. Sweeney
Personal details
BornCarlo Ascanio Lanzillotti
(1911-02-18)February 18, 1911
DiedMay 12, 1979(1979-05-12) (aged 68)
PartyRepublican

Carlo Ascanio Lanzillotti (February 18, 1911 – May 12, 1979) was a Republican member of the New York State Senate.[1]

Political career

He was elected to the New York State Senate in 1952, the last Republican from western Queens to do so. He was a member of the State Senate (7th D.) in 1953 and 1954. He was defeated for re-election in 1954, 1956 and 1962.[2]

Legacy

He was a brother-in-law of Donato Antone, creator of the Harvey Wallbanger cocktail; grandfather of Christopher Lanzillotti, a New York Sun columnist and New York County Republican District Leader; and great-uncle of Paul Lanzillotti, an MBA admissions consultant, author and creator of the Business School Selector.[3]

Death

Lanzillotti is buried at St. Charles Cemetery, near Farmingdale, Long Island.

References

  1. ↑ "Street renamed for late Sen. Lanzillotti". qns.com. July 28, 2012. Retrieved March 17, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Kenna, Queens Republican Leader, Hails Prospect of Nixon on Eisenhower Ticket". The New York Times. March 15, 1956. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved March 17, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Republican Renaissance | The New York Sun". www.nysun.com. September 27, 2004. Retrieved March 17, 2026.