Tarky Lombardi

Tarky J. Lombardi Jr. (September 2, 1929 – November 24, 2024) was an American politician who was a New York State Senator, representing Central New York for 27 years.

Early life and education Lombardi was born in Syracuse, New York, on September 2, 1929. He graduated from New York Military Academy in 1947. Lombardi later earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Syracuse University in 1951 and a juris doctor at the Syracuse University College of Law. He was a founding partner of the law firm Lombardi, Devorsetz, Stinziano, and Smith.

Political career Lombardi, a Republican, began his political career on the Syracuse Common Council, where he served for six years beginning in 1959.

He then went on to serve as a member of the New York State Senate from 1966 to 1992, representing the Syracuse area. He was Chairman of the Committee on Finance from 1989 to 1992. Lombardi was known as a proponent of community services, including New York's "Nursing Homes Without Walls" program. Lombardi helped earn $15 million in state funding to build the Carrier Dome.

Personal life and death Lombardi was married to his wife, Marianne, for 66 years until his death. They had five children.