Hugh J. Addonizio
Hugh Joseph Addonizio | |
|---|---|
| 35th Mayor of Newark | |
| In office July 1, 1962 – July 1, 1970 | |
| Preceded by | Leo P. Carlin |
| Succeeded by | Kenneth A. Gibson |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 11th district | |
| In office January 3, 1949 – June 30, 1962 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Sundstrom |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Minish |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 31, 1914 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | February 2, 1981 (aged 67) Red Bank, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Fordham University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Silver Star |
Hugh Joseph Addonizio (January 31, 1914 – February 2, 1981) was an American Democratic Party politician who was sentenced to prison for corruption. He was the 33rd Mayor of Newark, New Jersey, from 1962 to 1970, and a U.S. Congressman from 1949 to 1962.