Peter J. Schmitt
Peter J. Schmitt (June 27, 1950 – October 3, 2012), R-Massapequa, was the leader of Nassau County, New York's Legislature.[1] Schmitt represented the 12th legislative district in Nassau County, which includes Massapequa, Massapequa Park, most of North Massapequa, and part of Seaford. A graduate of Hofstra University, he had lived in the area since 1974.[2]
Peter J. Schmitt | |
|---|---|
| County Legislator of Nassau County, New York's 12th District | |
| In office 1996–2012 | |
| Preceded by | N/A |
| Succeeded by | Michael Venditto |
| Commissioner of the Department of Community and Youth Services for the Town of Oyster Bay | |
| In office 1984–1995 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 27, 1950 |
| Died | October 3, 2012 (aged 62) Mineola, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Lois Schmitt |
| Alma mater | Hofstra University |
He was elected to the Legislature in 1995 when it was first created and has represented the 12th district ever since[3] Schmitt served as the Legislature's Deputy Presiding Officer from 1996 to 1999 when it was under Republican control.[4] From 2000 to 2009, he served as Minority Leader, and he served as Presiding Officer from 2010 to his death in 2012, after Republicans regained control of the Legislature.
Death
Schmitt died suddenly on October 3, 2012, aged 62, of a heart attack during a conference with County Executive Ed Mangano.[5] He was 62 years old.
References
- New York Times article
- "Profile at Nassau County government website (www.nassaucountyny.gov)". Archived from the original on 2012-07-22. Retrieved 2012-10-04.
- "Nassau County website". Archived from the original on 2008-07-06. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
- "Nassau County government website, ibid". Archived from the original on 2008-07-06. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
- Celeste Hadrick; Joseph Mallia. "Nassau Legis. Peter J. Schmitt dies of heart attack". Newsday. Retrieved October 3, 2012.