Joe Stortini

Joe Stortini
Stortini in 1973
Member of the Washington State Senate for the 27th district
In office
1969–1977
Personal details
Born 1932 (age 85–86)
Tacoma, Washington, United States
Political party Democratic
Occupation Restaurant Owner/Operator

Joseph Lewis Stortini (born December 4, 1932) is an American former politician in the state of Washington. He served the 8th district from 1991 to 1995.

Early Life

Stortini was born in Tacoma, Washington, to Giuseppe Stortini and Giuseppina Piazza, both Italian immigrants. Stortini's father immigrated from Port Sant'Elpidio in 1914. During his early years he developed a passion for athletics. He attended University of Puget Sound, where he played both football and baseball. After graduating with a degree in education, he went on to Oregon State University, receiving a master's degree in education.[1]

Career

Stortini started his career as a public high school teacher in the Tacoma Public School district, where he worked from 1955 to 1975.[2]

Controversy

Stortini's affair with Susan Websted was brought to light when he made a 911 call to her house after she overdosed at her home. [3]

References

  1. ↑ http://leg.wa.gov/History/Legislative/Documents/Pictorial_Phone/41stSession1969opt.pdf
  2. ↑ http://www.tacomaathletic.com/McArthur/joestortini.asp
  3. ↑ http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19910828&slug=1302314


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