Matthew T. Abruzzo

Matthew T. Abruzzo (April 30, 1889 – May 28, 1971) was a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

Matthew T. Abruzzo
Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
In office February 15, 1966 – May 28, 1971
Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
In office February 15, 1936 – February 15, 1966
Appointed by	Franklin D. Roosevelt
Preceded by	Seat established by 49 Stat. 659
Succeeded by	Anthony J. Travia
Personal details
Born	Matthew T. Abruzzo April 30, 1889 Brooklyn, New York
Died	May 28, 1971 (aged 82) Potomac, Maryland
Education	Brooklyn Law School (LL.B.)

Education and career

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Abruzzo received a Bachelor of Laws from Brooklyn Law School in 1910, and was in private practice in Brooklyn from then until 1936.[1]

Federal judicial service

Abruzzo was nominated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 3, 1936, to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, to a new seat authorized by 49 Stat. 659. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on February 12, 1936, and received his commission on February 15, 1936. He assumed senior status on February 15, 1966. His service terminated on May 28, 1971, due to his death in Potomac, Maryland.[1]

References

1. Matthew T. Abruzzo at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a public domain publication of the Federal Judicial Center.

Sources

• Matthew T. Abruzzo at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a public domain publication of the Federal Judicial Center.