Ralph Garzia

Ralph A. Garzia (May 30, 1921 – January 14, 2009) was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 160th district from 1975 to 1978. He was also on the city council and mayor of the borough of Brookhaven, Pennsylvania.[3]

Ralph A. Garzia
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 160th district
In office January 3, 1975 – November 30, 1978
Preceded by	Stanley Kester
Succeeded by	Kathrynann Durham
Personal details
Born	May 30, 1921[1] Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania
Died	January 14, 2009 (aged 87)[2] Media, Pennsylvania
Political party	Democratic

Early life and education

Garzia was born in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania and graduated from Eddystone High School. He served in the U.S. Army and worked as a realtor and an equipment operator at the BP Oil Corporation refinery.[3]

Career

Garzia was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 1975 and 1977 terms. He lost to Kathrynann Durham in 1979 and had unsuccessful campaigns for reelection in 1981 and 1987.

Garzia was elected to the city council and as mayor of the borough of Brookhaven, Pennsylvania.[3]

Personal life

Garzia is interred at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Cemetery in Linwood, Pennsylvania.[3]

References

1. Pennsylvania. Dept. of General Services; Pennsylvania. Bureau of Publications; Pennsylvania. Dept. of Property and Supplies (1976). The Pennsylvania Manual. 103. Department of General Services. ISSN 0275-8814. Retrieved 2014-10-11.
2. "Longtime Brookhaven Borough mayor dies at age 87". delcotimes.com. Retrieved 2014-10-11.
3. "Ralph A. Garzia". www.legis.state.pa.us. Retrieved 20 May 2018.