Leonard Bodack

Leonard J. Bodack
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 38th district
In office January 2, 1979 – November 30, 2002
Preceded by	Stanley Noszka
Succeeded by	Jim Ferlo
Democratic Whip of the Pennsylvania Senate
In office November 18, 1992[1] – November 30, 2000
Preceded by	William Lincoln
Succeeded by	Michael O'Pake
Personal details
Born	(1932-08-10)August 10, 1932 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Died	July 7, 2015(2015-07-07) (aged 82) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Shirley M. Wagner
Children	6 children
Alma mater	Point Park College

Leonard J. Bodack (August 10, 1932 – July 7, 2015) was an American politician.

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Bodack served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He attended Point Park College. Bodack lived in Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania. Bodack was involved in the Democratic Party. Bodack served in the Pennsylvania State Senate from 1979 to 2002.[2][3]

Early life

Bodack was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1932, the son of Joseph and Mary Bodack.[3] He attended Pittsburgh Academy and Point Park College.[4] He served in the Marines from 1950 to 1954 and was a veteran of the Korean War.[3][4]

Career

Bodack represented the 38th district in the Pennsylvania Senate from 1979 to 2002.[3][4] From 1996 to 2002, he was chairman of the Allegheny County Democratic Party.[3] During the 1990s, Bodack served as the Pennsylvania State Senate's Democratic whip.[4]

Personal life

Bodack was married to Shirley Wagner and they had six children.[3][4] Bodack died on July 7, 2015.[4]

References

1. "Senate Floor Leaders since 1950". The Pennsylvania Manual. Vol. 118. Harrisburg, PA: Pennsylvania Department of General Services. 2007. pp. 3–265. Archived from the original on 2011-10-01.
2. "Pennsylvania Senate - Bodack". Pennsylvania State Legislature. 2001-04-17. Archived from the original on 17 April 2001. Retrieved 2020-06-22.
3. "Obituary: Leonard J. Bodack / Old-school ex-senator who 'cared deeply about Lawrenceville'". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2020-06-22.
4. Daniels, Melissa (9 July 2015). "Former state Sen. Len Bodack Sr. dies at 82". TribLIVE. Retrieved 2020-06-26.

External links

• Leonard J. Bodack (D) at the Wayback Machine (archived April 17, 2001) - official PA Senate profile (archived)