Peter Cacchione
Peter Cacchione | |
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Cacchione c. 1943 | |
| Member of the New York City Council from Brooklyn At-Large | |
| In office January 1, 1942 – November 6, 1947 | |
| Preceded by | Multi-member district |
| Succeeded by | Jack Kranis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 1, 1897 Syracuse, New York, U.S. |
| Died | November 6, 1947 (aged 50) New York City, U.S. |
| Resting place | Kensico Cemetery |
| Party | Communist |
| Spouse | Dorothy |
| Children | Bernard |
| Occupation | Labor Leader, attorney, activist, politician |
| Known for | First Communist elected to the New York City Council |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1918 |
| Rank | Private |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
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Peter Vincent "Pete" Cacchione (November 1, 1897 – November 6, 1947) was an American communist labor leader and politician who was the first member of the Communist Party elected to the New York City Council, serving from 1942 until his death in 1947.