Philip Ciaccio

Philip Ciaccio
Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 9th district
In office 1962–1966
Preceded by	Daniel L. Kelly
Succeeded by	Ernest J. Hessler Jr.[1]
Personal details
Born	Philip Charles Ciaccio (1927-08-23)August 23, 1927 New Orleans, Louisiana, U. S.
Died	November 12, 2015(2015-11-12) (aged 88)
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Mary Jane Bologna[2]
Children	9[2]
Alma mater	Tulane University
Occupation	Judge

Philip Charles Ciaccio (August 23, 1927 – November 12, 2015) was an American judge and politician.[2][3] He served as a Democratic member for the 9th district of the Louisiana House of Representatives.[1]

Life and career

Ciaccio was born in New Orleans, Louisiana.[2] He attended Brother Martin High School, graduating at the age of fifteen.[2] Ciaccio also attended Tulane University, where he earned his law degree and undergraduate degree.[2] He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean conflict.[2]

In 1962, Ciaccio was elected to represent the 9th district of the Louisiana House of Representatives in a special election, succeeding Daniel L. Kelly.[1] In 1966, he left office[1] to represent district E of the New Orleans City Council, succeeding Kelly.[4] In 1982, Ciaccio left office and was succeeded by Wayne Babovich.[4] In the same year, he was appointed to serve as the judge of the Louisiana Circuit Courts of Appeal's fourth circuit,[4] serving until 1998.[2] He was also a lawyer.[2]

Ciaccio died in November 2015, at the age of 88.[2]

References

1. "Membership In The Louisiana House Of Representatives 1812 - 2012" (PDF). David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 31, 2010. Retrieved November 10, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
2. "Philip Ciaccio Obituary (1927-2015)". The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate. November 13, 2015. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
3. "Nominees Are Named in New Orleans Runoff". Lake Charles American-Press. Lake Charles, Louisiana. May 28, 1962. p. 16. Retrieved November 10, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
4. "New Orleans City Council Members Since 1954". New Orleans Public Library. Archived from the original on July 31, 2018. Retrieved November 10, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.