About Edward V. Curry
Lived 1909 – 1982 (aged 72). Edward V. Curry was an American military officer and politician.
Edward Vincent Curry (June 18, 1909 – March 4, 1982) was an American politician from New York.
Life Curry was born on June 18, 1909, in New York City. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He lived in New Dorp, Staten Island, and entered politics as a Democrat.
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Richmond Co., 2nd D.) from 1949 to 1952, sitting in the 167th and 168th New York State Legislatures. His 1948 campaign for the State Assembly made the establishment of a free college for Staten Island his primary objective. Curry's victory improved higher education on Staten Island.
He was a member of the New York State Senate (19th D.) in 1955 and 1956. In November 1956, he ran for re-election but was defeated by Republican John J. Marchi.
Curry was a member of the New York City Council from 1958 to 1978.
He died on March 4, 1982 in New Dorp, Staten Island.
In 1984, Edward Curry Avenue in Bloomfield, Staten Island was named in his honor.
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Who was Edward V. Curry?
American politician in New York (1909-1982)
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Edward V. Curry was born on 18 June 1909.
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Edward V. Curry died on 1 March 1982.
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Edward V. Curry was a military officer and politician.
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Edward V. Curry was American.
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