Francis J. McManimon
Francis J. McManimon (September 30, 1926 – March 25, 2020) was an American politician who served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1972 to 1982 and in the New Jersey Senate from 1982 to 1992.[1]
Francis J. McManimon | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Jersey Senate from the 14th district | |
| In office January 12, 1982 – January 14, 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Walter E. Foran |
| Succeeded by | Peter Inverso |
| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly | |
| In office January 11, 1972 – January 12, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph P. Merlino |
| Succeeded by | Bill Flynn Richard Van Wagner |
| Constituency | District 6B (1972–1974) 13th District (1974–1982) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 30, 1926 Trenton, New Jersey |
| Died | March 25, 2020 (aged 93) Surf City, New Jersey |
| Political party | Democratic |
Background
McManimon was born in Trenton, New Jersey, and graduated from the Trenton Catholic High School. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. He received his bachelor's degree in economics from Niagara University and studied recreation at the graduate level at New York University. He lived with his wife in Hamilton Township, Mercer County, New Jersey; he worked for the Hamilton Township parks and recreation department from 1961 to 1989 and was the department's superintendent. In 2001, McManimon and his wife moved to Surf City, New Jersey.[2][3]
Death
He died on March 25, 2020, in Surf City, New Jersey at age 93.[2]
Legacy
A section of Interstate 195 that passed through Mercer County, New Jersey was named the New Jersey Senator Francis McManimon Highway in honor of McManimon.[3]
References
- Sullivan, Joseph F. (1991-11-01). "Focus Is on a Few Close Races for New Jersey Legislature". NYTimes.com. Retrieved 2016-12-06.
- "Francis McManimon Obituary - Surf City, New Jersey". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2020-03-27.
- Former Senator, Hamilton Resident Francis J. McManimon Passes