Edward V. Curry

Edward V. Curry
Member of the New York City Council from the Staten Island at-large district
In office 1974–1977
Preceded by	Anthony Gaeta
Succeeded by	Mary T. Codd
Member of the New York City Council from the 27th district
In office 1966–1974
Preceded by	David Ross
Succeeded by	Luis A. Olmedo
Member of the New York City Council from the 19th district
In office 1958–1966
Preceded by	James J. Boland
Succeeded by	Dominick Corso
Member of the New York State Senate from the 19th district
In office 1955–1956
Preceded by	Francis J. Mahoney
Succeeded by	John J. Marchi
Member of the New York State Assembly from the Richmond County 2nd district
In office 1949–1952
Preceded by	Edmund P. Radigan
Succeeded by	Lucio F. Russo
Personal details
Born	Edward Vincent Curry (1909-06-18)June 18, 1909 New York City, U.S.
Died	March 1982 (aged 72)
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Politician
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Navy
Battles/wars	World War II

Edward Vincent Curry (June 18, 1909 – March 1982) was an American politician from New York.

Life

Curry was born on June 18, 1909, in New York City. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He lived in New Dorp, Staten Island, and entered politics as a Democrat.

He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Richmond Co., 2nd D.) from 1949 to 1952, sitting in the 167th and 168th New York State Legislatures. His 1948 campaign for the State Assembly made the establishment of a free college for Staten Island his primary objective. Curry's victory improved higher education on Staten Island.

He was a member of the New York State Senate (19th D.) in 1955 and 1956. In November 1956, he ran for re-election but was defeated by Republican John J. Marchi.

Curry was a member of the New York City Council from 1958 to 1978.

He died in March 1982.

Edward Curry Avenue in Bloomfield, Staten Island was named in his honor.

References

• History of the College of Staten Island
• A Guide to Staten Island
• http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/curry.html
• http://thomas.loc.gov/home/gpoxmlc109/hr1032_ih.xml Archived 2014-12-09 at the Wayback Machine
• Map of Edward Curry Avenue in Staten Island, New York