Roman Pucinski
Roman Pucinski | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 11th district | |
| In office January 3, 1959 – January 3, 1973 | |
| Preceded by | Timothy P. Sheehan |
| Succeeded by | Frank Annunzio |
| City of Chicago Alderman from the 41st Ward | |
| In office 1973–1991 | |
| Preceded by | Edward T. Scholl |
| Succeeded by | Brian Doherty |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 13, 1919 Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Died | September 25, 2002 (aged 83) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Chicago, Illinois |
| Alma mater | Northwestern University John Marshall Law School |
| Profession | Politician Newspaper Reporter |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army Air Corps |
| Years of service | 1941-1945 |
Roman Conrad Pucinski (May 13, 1919 – September 25, 2002) was an American Democratic politician from Chicago, Illinois. He was a U.S. Representative from 1959 to 1973 and alderman from the 41st Ward of Chicago from 1973 to 1991. He was considered a longtime leader of Chicago Polonia and was seen to represent its interests in Washington.