Joseph Patrick Addabbo

1925–1986 (age 61)

Politician

Biography

Joseph Patrick Addabbo (1925–1986) represented Queens in the U.S. House of Representatives, winning trust through his advocacy for schools, affordable housing, and neighborhood-based services while earning respect on the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

He remained a tireless constituent servant, campaigning for fiscal responsibility and consumer protections, and St. John Cemetery stands as a memorial to his dedication.

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