Ralph Falsetta
Ralph Falsetta | |
|---|---|
 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 Donaldsonville, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | May 13, 1999 (aged 84) Donaldsonville, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
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]
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]
References
- ^ Vetter, Cyril; Winans, Fonville (November 1995). Fonville Winans' Louisiana: Politics, People, and Places. LSU Press. p. 11. ISBN 9780807119907 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Falsetta Withdraws". Daily World. Opelousas, Louisiana. November 11, 1975. p. 10. Retrieved June 26, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Membership in the Louisiana State: 1880 – Present" (PDF). Louisiana State Senate. Archived (PDF) from the original on November 18, 2016. Retrieved June 26, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ Tortorich, Michael (March 31, 2021). "Donaldsonville's Ralph Falsetta remembered with displays at fire station, library". Donaldsonville Chief. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
- ^ "Ralph Joseph Falsetta". U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947. Retrieved June 21, 2025 – via Ancestry.com. (subscription required)
- ^ "Demo-Gop Senate Race January 7". The News-Examiner. Lutcher, Louisiana. January 2, 1975. p. 1. Retrieved June 21, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Ralph J. Falsetta". U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014. Retrieved June 21, 2025 – via Ancestry.com. (subscription required)