AKA Thomas Michael Foglietta

Born: 3-Dec-1928
Birthplace: South Philadelphia, PA
Died: 13-Nov-2004
Location of death: Philadelphia, PA [1]
Cause of death: Natural Causes
Remains: Buried, Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, PA

Gender: Male
Religion: Roman Catholic
Race or Ethnicity: White
Occupation: Politician
Party Affiliation: Democratic [2]

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Congressman from Pennsylvania, 1981-97

[2] Elected as a Republican to the Philadelphia City Council. Ran as an Independent for Congress, became a Democrat in 1981.

Father: Michael Foglietta
Mother: Rose Foglietta
Brother: Angelo Foglietta
Sister: Bertha Brunetti
Brother: Theodore Foglietta
Sister: Margaret Foglietta

    High School: South Catholic High School, Philadelphia, PA (1945)
    University: BS Social Science, College of St. Joseph (1949)
    Law School: JD, Temple University Law School (1952)

    US Ambassador to Italy (1997-2001)
    US Congressman, Pennsylvania (1981-97)
    US Labor Department Regional director, Department of Labor (1976-77)
    Philadelphia City Council (1955-75)
    American Bar Association
    Military Order of the Loyal Legion
    Sons of Italy

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