Anthony J. Armentano | |
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| 95thLieutenant Governor of Connecticut | |
| In office January 21, 1961 – January 9, 1963 | |
| Governor | John N. Dempsey |
| Preceded by | John N. Dempsey |
| Succeeded by | Samuel J. Tedesco |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1916-06-21)June 21, 1916 Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | December 25, 1987(1987-12-25) (aged 71) |
| Parent(s) | Joseph Armentano Rosina Donatro |
| Education | Boston University (BA) Boston University School of Law |
| Profession | Politician, judge |
Anthony J. Armentano (June 21, 1916 – December 25, 1987) was an American politician who was the95th lieutenant governor of Connecticut from 1961 to 1963.[1]
Anthony J. Armentano was born in Hartford, son of Joseph and Rosina (Donato) Armentano. He went to Hartford Public High School, then studied atBoston University, where he got a B.A. in business administration in 1939. Then he studied at theBoston University School of Law and received his law degree in 1941. He was admitted to the Connecticut Bar the same year. He served in theU.S. Army during the Second World War, reaching the rank of Captain before he was discharged. He started to practice law in 1946. In 1953, he became a judge of the Court of Common Pleas.[2]
Armentano was elected to theConnecticut State Senate in 1957. He waspresident pro tempore from 1959. As such, he became the newLieutenant Governor of Connecticut when the lieutenant governorJohn N. Dempsey succeeded governorAbraham A. Ribicoff as governor.[3] However, he resigned as lieutenant governor in 1963.
Armentano was appointed judge of the Superior Court in 1965. He became a justice of the Supreme Court of Connecticut on March 2, 1981. In January 1983, he became a senior associate justice.
He died December 25, 1987.[4]
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| Preceded by | Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut 1961-1963 | Succeeded by |