Tarky Lombardi Jr. (September 2, 1929 – November 24, 2024) was an American politician who was a New York State Senator, representing Central New York for 27 years.
Tarky Lombardi Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York Senate from the 49th district | |
| In office 1983–1992 | |
| Preceded by | Martin S. Auer |
| Succeeded by | John A. DeFrancisco |
| Member of the New York Senate from the 50th district | |
| In office 1973–1982 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Laverne |
| Succeeded by | Lloyd Stephen Riford Jr. |
| Member of the New York Senate from the 46th district | |
| In office 1967–1972 | |
| Preceded by | Robert E. Lynch |
| Succeeded by | James H. Donovan |
| Member of the New York Senate from the 52nd district | |
| In office 1966–1967 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Laverne |
| Succeeded by | Earl W. Brydges |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 2, 1929 Syracuse, New York, U.S. |
| Died | November 24, 2024 (aged 95) Jamesville, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Marianne Lombardi (m. 1958) |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | |
Early life and education
editLombardi was born in Syracuse, New York, on September 2, 1929.[1] He graduated from New York Military Academy in 1947.[2] Lombardi later earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Syracuse University in 1951 and a juris doctor at the Syracuse University College of Law.[3] He was a founding partner of the law firm Lombardi, Devorsetz, Stinziano, and Smith.[4]
Political career
editLombardi, a Republican, began his political career on the Syracuse Common Council, where he served for six years beginning in 1959.[5]
He then went on to serve as a member of the New York State Senate from 1966 to 1992, representing the Syracuse area.[6] He was Chairman of the Committee on Finance from 1989 to 1992. Lombardi was known as a proponent of community services, including New York's "Nursing Homes without Walls" program. Lombardi helped earn $15 million in state funding to build the Carrier Dome.[5]
In June 1992, Lombardi opted to not seek reelection for the 49th district, ending his political career. Lombardi returned to practice law at the Syracuse-based firm he founded, now called Devorsetz, Stinziano, Gilberti, Heintz, and Smith.[7]
Personal life and death
editLombardi was married to his wife, Marianne, for 66 years until his death. They had five children.[8] He was a diehard fan of the Syracuse Orange, and the longest season ticket holder in the history of the football program.
Lombardi died from kidney complications at his home in Jamesville, on November 24, 2024, at the age of 95.[8]
References
edit- ^ New York Red Book (1970–1971; pg. 95)
- ^ "Alumni of Distinction". New York Military Academy. Archived from the original on January 23, 2016. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
- ^ "Lombardi Won't Seek Re-election to State Senate". The New York Times. June 21, 1992. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ^ "Anderson's Law Firm Received Upstate Nursing Home's Fee". The New York Times. June 22, 1975. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ^ a b Ladd, Brandon (November 26, 2024). "Former State Senator Tarky Lombardi Jr. dies at age 95, powerful CNY figure for decades". CNY Central. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ^ Lombardi Won't Seek Re-election to State Senate in The New York Times on June 21, 1992
- ^ "Tarky Lombardi, Jr. Papers, 1966-1967". M.E. Grenader Special Collections & Archives. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ^ a b Knauss, Tim (November 26, 2024). "Former state Sen. Tarky Lombardi Jr. dies at age 95". The Post-Standard. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
