Lawrence Anastasia

Lawrence J. Anastasia Jr. (December 20, 1926 – July 24, 2008) was a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives for 18 years. He represented the 138th District. He also served on the Norwalk Common Council from 1967 to 1975.

Early life Anastasia was born and raised in Norwalk, Connecticut. He was the son of Lawrence J. Anastasia Sr. and Ida Christiano Anastasia. He was drafted into the US Army in 1944. He was the co-owner with his brother Peter of Anastasia Brothers, a grocery store on Newtown Avenue for 50 years.

Political career He was a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives representing Norwalk's 138th District for 18 years. He served on the Norwalk Common Council for 12 years. In 1992, the legislature redistricted Anastasia's residence, placing him and fellow incumbent Democrat Alex Knopp in the same district.

Associations Member, Regional Advisory Council, Norwalk State Technical College Member, Board of Directors, Elderhouse, Inc. Founder, Team sponsor, Cranbury Little League Member, Sons of Italy, Pietro Micca Lodge Director, Cranbury Civic Association Member, American Legion Post 12 Member, Laurel Athletic League Member, Norwalk Old Timers