Ralph Falsetta
American politician (1914–1999)
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Ralph Joseph Falsetta (August 25, 1914 – May 13, 1999), also known as Big Ralph Falsetta,[1] was an American politician.[2] A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Louisiana State Senate from 1975 to 1976.[3]
Preceded byLouis Lambert
Succeeded byJoe Sevario
BornRalph Joseph Falsetta
August 25, 1914
August 25, 1914
DiedMay 13, 1999 (aged 84)
Donaldsonville, Louisiana, U.S.
Ralph Falsetta | |
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Falsetta in 1975 | |
| Member of the Louisiana State Senate | |
| In office 1975–1976 | |
| Preceded by | Louis Lambert |
| Succeeded by | Joe Sevario |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ralph Joseph Falsetta August 25, 1914 |
| Died | May 13, 1999 (aged 84) Donaldsonville, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
Life and career
Falsetta was born in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, the son of Anthony Falsetta and Rosa Regira.[4] He served in the armed forces during World War II, which after his discharge,[5] he worked as a businessman.[6]
Falsetta served in the Louisiana State Senate from 1975 to 1976.[3]
Death
Falsetta died on May 13, 1999, in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, at the age of 84.[7]
