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Norman Tanzman

1918 – 2004

American politician

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Lived 1918 – 2004 (aged 85). Norman Tanzman was an American politician and philanthropist.

Norman Tanzman (July 4, 1918 – June 6, 2004) was an American real estate executive, philanthropist and politician. He served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1962 to 1968 and in the New Jersey Senate from 1968 to 1974.

Tanzman moved to New Brunswick and later to nearby Highland Park, graduating from New Brunswick High School as part of the class of 1935. He was a longtime resident of Woodbridge Township, New Jersey and retired to the West End section of Long Branch, New Jersey. Tanzman was a member of Congregation Adath Israel in Woodbridge.

Tanzman established the Marion and Norman Tanzman Charitable Trust Foundation in 1996. The trust focuses on health and medical services and Jewish organizations. The trust has made significant contributions to Rutgers, including a $1 million donation to Rutgers Hillel for a kosher dining room; and $1 million for the "Hall of Jewish Learning" in support of the Jewish studies program. He was chairman of the Raritan Bay Health Foundation and raised millions of dollars for the hospital. He was a founder and benefactor of the Central New Jersey Jewish Home for the Aged. Tanzman Park in downtown Woodbridge is named after him.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
New Brunswick High School
Positions held
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly, Member of the State Senate of New Jersey

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People whose lives overlapped Norman Tanzman's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Norman Tanzman?

American politician

When was Norman Tanzman born?

Norman Tanzman was born on 4 July 1918 in New York City.

When did Norman Tanzman die?

Norman Tanzman died on 6 June 2004 in Long Branch.

What was Norman Tanzman's occupation?

Norman Tanzman was a politician and philanthropist.

What nationality was Norman Tanzman?

Norman Tanzman was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Norman Tanzman

· Wikidata: Q39967748

· DBpedia: Norman Tanzman

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