Joseph Ferris

Joseph Ferris
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 51st district
In office
January 1, 1975 – December 31, 1984
Preceded byVincent A. Riccio
Succeeded byJames F. Brennan
Personal details
Born(1934-10-10)October 10, 1934
Brooklyn, New York City, New York
DiedJune 20, 2020(2020-06-20) (aged 85)
Brooklyn, New York City, New York
Political partyDemocratic

Joseph Ferris (October 10, 1934 – June 20, 2020) was an American politician who served in the New York State Assembly from the 51st district from 1975 to 1984.[1][2]

Ferris died from COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City on June 20, 2020, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York at age 85.[3]

References

  1. ^ Frank Lynn (1985-06-04). "Former Assemblyman Ferris Joins Brooklyn Borough President Race". The New York Times. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
  2. ^ Leonard Buder (1989-07-27). "Ferris to Seek Brooklyn Borough Presidency". The New York Times. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
  3. ^ "Joe Ferris, Bklyn reformer, state assemblymember, ardent activist, COVID-19 victim". Brooklyneagle.com. 2020-06-29. Retrieved 2020-10-03.