Catherine Aurora Costa (née Bravo; born March 21, 1926) is an American politician who served in the New Jersey General Assembly from the 7th Legislative District from 1982 to 1984 and in the New Jersey Senate from 1984 to 1990.[1][2]
Catherine A. Costa | |
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Member of the New Jersey Senate from the 7th Legislative District | |
In office January 10, 1984 – November 19, 1990 | |
Preceded by | Herman T. Costello |
Succeeded by | Thomas P. Foy |
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 7th Legislative District | |
In office January 12, 1982 – January 10, 1984 Serving with Barbara Kalik | |
Preceded by | Herman T. Costello |
Succeeded by | Thomas P. Foy |
Personal details | |
Born | Brooklyn, New York, U.S. | March 21, 1926
Political party | Democratic |
Born Catherine Aurora Bravo, she married Joseph Costa, an electrical and nuclear engineer. The couple had three children and were married for 65 years until Joseph's death in 2011.[3][4]
References
edit- ^ Joseph F.Sullivan (1983-03-27). "Primary Enlivened". The New York Times. Retrieved 2016-11-21.
- ^ Who's Who of American Women, 1991–1992. Marquis Who's Who. 1991. p. 210. ISBN 9780837904177. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
- ^ "State Senator Cathy Costa". Bloomfield Life. 1 November 1990. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
- ^ "Joseph F. Costa obituary". Courier-Post. 15 September 2011. Retrieved 13 January 2023.