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| name = Roger J. Robach |
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| image = Roger Robach, 1991 Assembly Photo.jpg |
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| state_assembly = New York |
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| district = 134th |
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| term_start = January 1, 1975 |
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| term_end = September 29, 1991 |
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| predecessor = [[William M. Steinfeldt]] |
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| successor = [[Joseph Robach]] |
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| birth_place = [[Rochester, New York]], U.S. |
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| death_date = {{Death date and age|1991|09|29|1934|06|21}} |
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| party = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] |
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| children = 3, including [[Joseph Robach]] |
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| residence = Rochester,<ref>Roger lived on Hewitt Street in Rochester; Terri still lives there.</ref> New York, U.S. |
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| alma_mater = [[University of Rochester]] ([[Bachelor of Science|BS]]) |
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'''Roger J. Robach''' (June 21, 1934 – September 29, 1991) was an American politician from [[New York (state)|New York]] who served in the New York State Assembly from 1975 to 1991. |
'''Roger J. Robach''' (June 21, 1934 – September 29, 1991) was an American politician from [[New York (state)|New York]] who served in the New York State Assembly from 1975 to 1991. |
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==Life and career== |
==Life and career== |
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[[File:RogerJRobachMemorialLakeway.jpg|thumb|Assemblyman Roger J. Robach Memorial Lakeway]] |
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Robach was born on June 21, 1934, in [[Rochester, New York]]. He attended Holy Apostles School. Robach continued his studies for six years at Catholic seminaries, but eventually abandoned his pursuit of the priesthood. On September 1, 1956, he married Teresa Fallocco. The Robachs had three children, among them future Assemblymember and State Senator [[Joseph Robach]] (born 1958). From 1956 to 1958, Roger Robach served in the [[U.S. Army]]. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the [[University of Rochester]] in 1966. Robach retired from Eastman Kodak in 1985.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}} |
Robach was born on June 21, 1934, in [[Rochester, New York]]. He attended Holy Apostles School. Robach continued his studies for six years at Catholic seminaries, but eventually abandoned his pursuit of the priesthood. On September 1, 1956, he married Teresa Fallocco. The Robachs had three children, among them future Assemblymember and State Senator [[Joseph Robach]] (born 1958). From 1956 to 1958, Roger Robach served in the [[U.S. Army]]. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the [[University of Rochester]] in 1966. Robach retired from Eastman Kodak in 1985.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}} |
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Latest revision as of 01:30, 6 December 2024
Roger J. Robach | |
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| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 134th district | |
| In office January 1, 1975 – September 29, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | William M. Steinfeldt |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Robach |
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| Born | Rochester, New York, U.S. |
| Died | September 29, 1991 (aged 57) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 3, including Joseph Robach |
| Residence(s) | Rochester,[1] New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Rochester (BS) |
Roger J. Robach (June 21, 1934 – September 29, 1991) was an American politician from New York who served in the New York State Assembly from 1975 to 1991.
Life and career
[edit]Robach was born on June 21, 1934, in Rochester, New York. He attended Holy Apostles School. Robach continued his studies for six years at Catholic seminaries, but eventually abandoned his pursuit of the priesthood. On September 1, 1956, he married Teresa Fallocco. The Robachs had three children, among them future Assemblymember and State Senator Joseph Robach (born 1958). From 1956 to 1958, Roger Robach served in the U.S. Army. He graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Rochester in 1966. Robach retired from Eastman Kodak in 1985.[citation needed]
Robach entered politics as a Democrat, and was a member of the Monroe County Legislature from 1973 to 1974. He was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1975 until his death in 1991, sitting in the 181st, 182nd, 183rd, 184th, 185th, 186th, 187th, 188th and 189th New York State Legislatures. He served as Deputy Assembly Majority Leader from 1987 to 1991.[citation needed]
Robach died of heart disease on September 29, 1991, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New York.[2] He was buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Roger lived on Hewitt Street in Rochester; Terri still lives there.
- ^ Roger J. Robach, Assemblyman From Rochester, Is Dead at 57 by Kevin Sack, in the New York Times on October 1, 1991
- ^ Assemblyman remembered for service by Lee Strong, in the Catholic Courier, of Rochester, in October 1991