Joseph B. Benedetti
| Joseph B. Benedetti | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 10th district | |
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In office September 15, 1986 – January 13, 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Edward E. Willey |
| Succeeded by | John C. Watkins |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 68th district | |
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In office January 12, 1983 – September 15, 1986 | |
| Preceded by | Walter H. Emroch |
| Succeeded by | E. Hatcher Crenshaw, Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Joseph Benedict Benedetti March 28, 1929 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died |
November 19, 2014 (aged 85) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) |
Marguerite Nolte Sallie Belle Gwaltney |
| Alma mater |
College of William & Mary University of Richmond |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |
 United States |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service |
1946–1947 1951–1962 |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
Joseph Benedict "Joe" Benedetti (March 28, 1929 – November 19, 2014) was an American politician and lawyer.
Born in Richmond, Virginia, he served in the United States Army in 1946 during the occupation of Japan, the Korean War, and the Berlin Crisis of 1961. He received his bachelor's degree from the College of William & Mary and his law degree from the University of Richmond School of Law. Benedetti practiced law in Richmond, Virginia. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates in 1983 and was a Republican. In 1986, he was elected to the Virginia State Senate and served until 1995. Benedetti was appointed chairman of the Virginia State Board of Corrections and then head of the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. Benedetti died in Richmond, Virginia.[1][2]
References
External links
- Joseph B. Benedetti at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
- Joseph B. Benedetti at Find a Grave
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