Louis J. Tullio
Louis J. Tullio | |
|---|---|
| 44th Mayor of Erie, Pennsylvania | |
| In office 1966 – November 12, 1989 | |
| Preceded by | Charles B. Williamson |
| Succeeded by | Joyce A. Savocchio |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 17, 1916 Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | April 17, 1990 (aged 73) Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Grace Tullio (1919–2014), Mary Cecilia McHale (1918–1969) |
| Alma mater | College of the Holy Cross (BA) Boston University (MA) |
Louis J. Tullio (May 17, 1916 -– April 17, 1990) was an American politician, sports coach, and educator. He served as the Mayor of Erie, Pennsylvania for six terms, from 1966 until 1989 and is to date Erie's longest serving mayor. Tullio was the first Italian American elected to this position. He was the head coach of the Gannon Golden Knights football team from 1949 to 1950, compiling a 14–2 record in two seasons.