Joseph Palaia's Biography
Deceased
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Full Name:
Joseph A. Palaia
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Wedell; 2 Children: Denise, Joseph Jr
Birth Date:
02/03/1927
Birth Place:
Neptune, NJ
Home City:
Ocean Township, NJ
Religion:
Catholic
Seton Hall University, 1965
MEd, Administration and Supervision, Rutgers University, 1955
BS, Business Administration, Rider University, 1949
President, Ocean Township Republican Club
Senator, New Jersey State Senate, 1989-2007
Republican President Pro Tempore, New Jersey State Senate, 2002-2003
President Pro Tempore, New Jersey State Senate, 1994-2001
Assistant Majority Leader, New Jersey State Senate, 1992-1993
Assemblymember, New Jersey State Assembly, 1982-1989
Assistant Minority Whip, New Jersey State Assembly, 1984
Monmouth County Board of Freeholders, 1979-1981
Mayor, Ocean Township, 1971-1979
Councilman, Ocean Township Council, 1967-1971
Chairman, Monmouth County Solid Waste Advisory Council
Elementary School Principal, Ocean Township, 1956-1982
Elementary School Teacher, Ocean Township, 1950-1956
Founder, Monmouth County Mayor's Association
Vice President, Monmouth County Municipal Association
Board of Directors, American Red Cross Monmouth County, 1980
Monmouth County Boys' Club, 1979
Charter Member, American Italian Association, 1978
Knights of Columbus, 1975
B.P.O.E. Elks Club Asbury Park and Wall Township, 1975
New Jersey Principals & Superintendants Association, 1960
New Jersey Education Association, 1950