HARTFORD – Today, Senate President Martin Looney (D-New Haven) and Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk) released the following statement on the passing of former Senator Joseph Crisco Jr. of Woodbridge.
“Joe Crisco was a friend and dedicated senator, who served the state of Connecticut with a dignified statesmanship that’s become too uncommon in today’s age of coarse politics,” Senator Looney said. “As chair of the Insurance and Real Estate Committee, Joe championed policies that expanded access to care, but none were more personal than his advocacy for broader insurance coverage of breast cancer screenings. His work has saved lives and left a lasting impact on Connecticut. My thoughts are with his wife, Patricia, their family, and all who knew and loved him.”
“I had the privilege of serving alongside Joe Crisco in the state Senate for many years and saw firsthand his dedication to the people of Connecticut,” Senator Duff said. “Joe was a steady and trusted voice for his constituents in the Naugatuck Valley. He was a champion for patients, a proponent of higher education, and a leader in advancing economic development. His impact will be felt for generations, and he will be deeply missed. My condolences go out to his wife, Patricia, and his family during this difficult time.”
Former Senator Joseph Crisco Jr., a native of the Fair Haven section of New Haven, represented Connecticut’s 17th Senate District from 1993 to 2017, serving the communities of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Hamden, Naugatuck, and Woodbridge. In addition to his time in the Senate, he served as a member of the University of Connecticut Board of Trustees, the State Board of Higher Education, the Governor’s Commission on Financial Assistance for Higher Education, the Woodbridge Board of Education and the State Community and Technical Colleges Board of Trustees.
Senator Crisco also served as an associate professor of economics at Quinnipiac College, Sacred Heart University, and the University of New Haven.
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