About Charles Stanley Witkowski
Lived 1907 – 1993 (aged 86). Charles Stanley Witkowski was an American politician.
Charles Stanley Witkowski (March 4, 1907 – June 1, 1993) was mayor of Jersey City from 1957 to 1961.
Biography Witkowski was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, the son of Blanche and Joseph Witkowski, who were Polish immigrants. He was elected Police Commissioner in 1949, as part of the independent Freedom Ticket that led to the election of John V. Kenny as mayor. Witkowski ran and lost in 1953 in his first bid for mayor, and won his single term in office in 1957.
Two of Witkowski's grandsons are actors Jerry O'Connell and Charlie O'Connell.
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Who was Charles Stanley Witkowski?
American politician
When was Charles Stanley Witkowski born?
Charles Stanley Witkowski was born on 4 March 1907 in Jersey City.
When did Charles Stanley Witkowski die?
Charles Stanley Witkowski died on 1 June 1993 in Saint Vincent's Catholic Medical Centers.
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Charles Stanley Witkowski was a politician.
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Charles Stanley Witkowski was American.
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