Aldo Vagnozzi | |
|---|---|
| Member of theMichigan House of Representatives from the37th district | |
| In office January 1, 2003 – December 31, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Andrew "Rocky" Raczkowski |
| Succeeded by | Vicki Barnett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1925-10-04)October 4, 1925 |
| Died | March 22, 2009(2009-03-22) (aged 83) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Wayne State University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1943–1946 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
Aldo Vagnozzi (October 4, 1925 – March 22, 2009) was aDemocratic politician from the state ofMichigan. Vagnozzi was a member of theMichigan State House of Representatives. He represented the37th District, which is located inOakland County and includes the cities ofFarmington Hills andFarmington, from 2003 until 2008.
Vagnozzi was born inRoseto,Italy. In 1943, he was drafted out of college to serve in the military for the Americans inWorld War II. He served in San Bernardino, where he was an interpreter with Italian prisoners of war. He participated in the return of prisoners to Italy in spring of 1946. Vagnozzi was discharged in 1946, with the rank of sergeant. Vagnozzi returned to college in 1946, attendingWayne State University. He graduated in 1948 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism. While in college, he edited the award-winning Daily Collegian. Out of college, Vagnozzi was editor of both the Michigan State AFL-CIO News and the Detroit Labor News.
Vagnozzi served on the Farmington School Board from 1969 to 1973. He was elected to the Farmington Hills City Council in 1987. He served as Mayor from 1995 to 1999. Vagnozzi ran unsuccessfully for The Michigan State House in 2000, receiving 48% to his opponents 50%. He ran again in 2002, this time he won, receiving 52% of the vote. He was re-elected again in 2004 and again in 2006. He sat on the powerful Appropriations Committee.
Vagnozzi was married to Lois Carl until her death in 1999. They had 4 children and 9 grandchildren. He was a long time member of St. Alexander's Catholic Church.
Vagnozzi died on March 22, 2009, inFarmington Hills, Michigan.[1]
