Joseph P. Merlino
| Joseph P. Merlino | |
|---|---|
| President of the New Jersey Senate | |
| In office January 10, 1978 – January 12, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Matthew Feldman | 
| Succeeded by | Carmen A. Orechio | 
| Member of the New Jersey Senate | |
| In office January 11, 1972 – January 12, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | District created | 
| Succeeded by | John P. Gallagher | 
| Constituency | District 6B (1972–1974) 13th district (1974–1982) | 
| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from District 6B | |
| In office January 9, 1968 – January 11, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | District created | 
| Succeeded by | Francis J. McManimon | 
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 12, 1922 Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. | 
| Died | October 7, 1998 (aged 76) Princeton, New Jersey, U.S. | 
| Political party | Democratic | 
Joseph P. Merlino (July 12, 1922 – October 7, 1998) was an American Democratic Party politician who served as President of the New Jersey Senate from 1978 to 1981.