Paul J. Lunardi | |
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Member of the California Senate from the 7th district | |
In office December 6, 1963 - January 2, 1967 | |
Preceded by | Ronald G. Cameron |
Succeeded by | George Miller Jr. |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 6th district | |
In office January 5, 1959 - December 6, 1963 | |
Preceded by | Francis C. Lindsay |
Succeeded by | Eugene Chappie |
Personal details | |
Born | Roseville, California, U.S. | September 30, 1921
Died | January 11, 2013 | (aged 91)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Lou Lunardi, "Gerry" Geraldine F. (Nee Shirley) Lunardi |
Children | 1 son, 3 daughters |
Education | Roseville High School |
Occupation | Politician |
Military service | |
Branch/service | ![]() |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Paul J. Lunardi (September 30, 1921 - January 11, 2013) was an American politician.
On September 30, 1921, Lunardi was born in Roseville, California. He served in the United States Coast Guard during World War II.[1] Lunardi graduated from Roseville High School.
In 1950, Lunardi's career began as a city council member of Roseville, California. He was a Democrat.[1] Lunardi was elected as the mayor of his hometown of Roseville in 1954.[2] He served as a member of the California State Assembly from 1959 to 1963 and a State Senator from 1963 to 1967.[2] Under his tenure, he designated the ghost town of Bodie, California as a State Historic Park.[2]
In 1948, Lunardi married Geraldine F. Shirley. Lunardi has three children, Herman, Yvonne and Nancy.[1]
On January 11, 2013, Lunardi died.[1]