Charles J. McCormack | |
|---|---|
| 2ndBorough President ofStaten Island | |
| In office January 1, 1914 – July 11, 1915 | |
| Preceded by | George Cromwell |
| Succeeded by | Spire Pitou, Jr. (acting) |
| New York State Assemblyman from Richmond County | |
| In office 1903–1903 | |
| Preceded by | Ferdinand C. Townsend |
| Succeeded by | George Bechtel |
| Constituency | Richmond County |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1865 (1865) |
| Died | July 11, 1915(1915-07-11) (aged 49–50) |
| Cause of death | Bright's disease |
| Resting place | St. Peter's Cemetery |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | Vincent (son), May (daughter) |
| Residence | New Brighton, Staten Island |
Charles J. McCormack (1865 – July 11, 1915) was an American businessman who was a New York City politician in the early part of the 20th century.[1]
McCormack was born in Manhattan in 1865, and attended local public schools. He started his working career at the real estate concern ofHugh Grant before the latter became Mayor of New York City. In 1895, McCormack moved toStaten Island, where he worked for lawyers as a searcher of title deeds.[1]
McCormack became active in local politics, and was elected to the New York State Assembly in 1902, representing Richmond County in the126th New York State Legislature. From 1904 to 1907 he was Sheriff of Richmond County, and in 1907, with the backing of MayorGeorge McClellan, he became the leader of the Democratic Party on Staten Island, replacing long-time local Democratic bossNicholas Muller.[1][2] In 1908, McClellan removed Muller as Commissioner of Taxes and Assessments because of the latter's own large tax delinquency and appoint McCormack in his place. McCormack also served as a deputy water commissioner. In November 1913 he was elected to the Staten Island borough presidency, and served until his death in 1915.[1][3][4]
In early 1915 McCormack became ill withBright's disease. His case was not curable, and he died early in the morning of July 11, 1915, atMount Manresa, a retreat for Catholic laymen, atRosebank, on Staten Island. He was survived by his wife, his son Vincent, and his daughter May.[1] McCormack was very popular as borough president, and his funeral was described at that time as the largest throng ever on Staten Island.[5] After lying in state at Staten Island Borough Hall, his body was taken toSt. Peter's Church for the funeral service, and then toSt. Peter's Cemetery on Staten Island for burial.[5]
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by | New York State Assembly Richmond County 1903 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Staten Island Borough President 1914–1915 | Succeeded by Spire Pitou, Jr. (acting) |