Robert M. Blakeman
Robert M. Blakeman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Assembly | |
| In office 1961 – December 31, 1964 | |
| Preceded by | Palmer D. Farrington |
| Succeeded by | John S. Thorp Jr. |
| Constituency | 6th Nassau district |
| In office January 1, 1966 – December 31, 1966 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | Herbert A. Posner |
| Constituency | 19th district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 9, 1925 New York City, US |
| Died | April 21, 2018 (aged 92) Valley Stream, New York, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Hofstra University (BA) New York University Law School (JD) |
Robert M. Blakeman (August 9, 1925 – April 21, 2018) was an American attorney and politician who served in the New York State Assembly from 1961 to 1964 and in 1966.[1]
Blakeman was married to his wife Betty Ellen Blakeman for more than 40 years until her death in 1995. They have 5 children: Karen, Linda, Cathy, Bruce, and Bradley.[2] Bradley was Deputy Assistant to President George W. Bush,[3] and Bruce was elected Nassau County Executive in 2022.
He died on April 21, 2018, in Valley Stream at age 92.[4]
References
- ^ Koenig, Melissa (April 24, 2018). "Robert Blakeman, 'pillar' of Valley Stream, dies at 92". liherald.com. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
- ^ "Obituary of Robert M. Blakeman". THOMAS A. GLYNN & SON FUNERAL HOME. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
- ^ "Brad Blakeman". Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Archived from the original on December 6, 2022. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
- ^ "Robert Blakeman, former NY assemblyman and village attorney, dies at 92". Newsday. April 21, 2018. Retrieved December 17, 2019.