Thomas J. Manton
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Thomas J. Manton (November 3, 1932 – July 22, 2006) was a Democratic congressman. He represented the U.S. state of New York.
Manton was born in New York City, New York. He attended private Catholic schools, before entering St. John's University, from which he earned his L.L.B.. Manton served in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean War.
Prior to entering politics, Manton held several jobs. He was a New York City Police Officer from 1955 to 1960, and he then became a marketing executive for IBM. In 1964, Manton began to practice law privately.
Manton served in the United States House of Representatives representing parts of the boroughs of Queens and Bronx from 1985 to 1999. He was elected to the seat opened by Vice Presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro in 1984 and retired in 1998. He was succeeded by Joseph Crowley, his hand-picked candidate for the position.
Later, he became head of the Queens County Democratic Organization. He lived in the Queens neighborhood of Woodside, later moving to Astoria.
Thomas Manton died on July 22, 2006, following a battle with prostate cancer.
[edit] References
- "Thomas Manton, former congressman from New York, dies", Newsday, 23 July 2006
- "Thomas J. Manton Dies; Ex-Congressman Was 73", by Sewell Chan, July 23, 2006, New York Times
- Congressional Biographical Directory
| Preceded by Geraldine Ferraro |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 9th congressional district 1985–1993 |
Succeeded by Charles E. Schumer |
| Preceded by Gary L. Ackerman |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 7th congressional district 1993–1999 |
Succeeded by Joseph Crowley |
| Preceded by John Sabini |
Chairman of the Queens County Democratic Organization 1986-2006 |
Succeeded by Joseph Crowley |
Categories: 1932 births | 2006 deaths | Prostate cancer deaths | Irish-American politicians | People from New York City | Roman Catholic politicians | United States Marines | Members of the United States House of Representatives from New York | 2000 United States presidential electors | 2004 United States presidential electors
