Leonard Bodack
American politician
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Leonard J. Bodack (August 10, 1932 – July 7, 2015) was an American politician.
Leonard J. Bodack | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 38th district | |
| In office January 2, 1979 – November 30, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Stanley Noszka |
| Succeeded by | Jim Ferlo |
| Democratic Whip of the Pennsylvania Senate | |
| In office November 18, 1992[1] – November 30, 2000 | |
| Preceded by | William Lincoln |
| Succeeded by | Michael O'Pake |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 10, 1932 |
| Died | July 7, 2015 (aged 82) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Shirley M. Wagner |
| Children | 6 children |
| Alma mater | Point Park College |
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Bodack served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He attended Point Park College. Bodack lived in Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania. Bodack was involved in the Democratic Party. Bodack served in the Pennsylvania State Senate from 1979 to 2002.[2][3]
Early life
Bodack was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1932, the son of Joseph and Mary Bodack.[3] He attended Pittsburgh Academy and Point Park College.[4] He served in the Marines from 1950 to 1954 and was a veteran of the Korean War.[3][4]