Leo C. Zeferetti

Leo C. Zeferetti (July 15, 1927 – March 21, 2018)[1] was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.[2] Born in Brooklyn, New York, he attended public schools in Brooklyn, New York University in 1963, and Baruch College from 1964 until 1966. He served in the United States Navy from 1944 until 1946 and became a corrections officer with the Department of Correction, New York City, from 1957 until 1974.[3] Zeferetti was a member of the New York State Crime Control Planning Board from 1972 until 1974 and a representative to President's Conference on Correction, 1971. He was elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-fourth and to the three succeeding Congresses. He represented the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn for four terms. In 1982, his district was eliminated in redistricting, and the bulk of its territory was merged with the Staten Island-based district of freshman Republican Guy Molinari, who defeated him in the general election that year.

Leo C. Zeferetti
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 15th district
In office January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1983
Preceded by	Hugh L. Carey
Succeeded by	S. William Green
Personal details
Born	(1927-07-15)July 15, 1927 Brooklyn, New York City, New York
Died	March 21, 2018(2018-03-21) (aged 90) Davie, Florida
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	New York University Baruch College
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Navy