Irving Mosberg

Irving Mosberg (May 6, 1908 – April 25, 1973) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.

Life

He was born on May 6, 1908, in New York City. He attended the public schools and Morris High School in the Bronx. He attended New York University School of Commerce for one year, and graduated from St. John's University School of Law in 1930. He was admitted to the bar in 1931.[1] He practiced law in New York City, and lived in Laurelton, Queens.

Mosberg was an Assistant D.A. of Queens County when he was elected on January 14, 1958, to the New York State Senate, to fill the vacancy caused by the election of James J. Crisona as Borough President of Queens.[2] Mosberg was re-elected several times, and remained in the State Senate until 1967, sitting in the 171st, 172nd, 173rd, 174th, 175th, 176th and 177th New York State Legislatures. In November 1967, Mosberg was elected to the New York City Civil Court.[3]

He died on April 25, 1973.[4]

Sources

  1. New York Red Book (1963–1964; pg. 88)
  2. 4 SEATS RETAINED IN SPECIAL RACES in the New York Times on January 15, 1958 (subscription required)
  3. Vote on the Courts in the New York Times on November 9, 1967 (subscription required)
  4. "MOSBERG, IRVING" at Social Security Info
New York State Senate
Preceded by
James J. Crisona
New York State Senate
6th District

1958–1965
Succeeded by
Norman F. Lent
Preceded by
Simon J. Liebowitz
New York State Senate
10th District

1966
Succeeded by
Seymour R. Thaler
Preceded by
Jack E. Bronston
New York State Senate
11th District

1967
Succeeded by
John J. Santucci
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