Rayfiel, Leo Frederick Born March 22, 1888, in New York, NY Died November 18, 1978, in Wayne, NJ Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York Nominated by Harry S Truman on June 30, 1947, to a seat vacated by Grover M. Moscowitz. Confirmed by the Senate on July 23, 1947, and received commission on July 30, 1947. Assumed senior status on March 4, 1966. Service terminated on November 18, 1978, due to death. Education: New York University School of Law, LL.B., 1908 Read law, 1918 Professional Career: Private practice, Brooklyn, New York, 1918-1945 State assemblyman, New York, 1939-1944 U.S. representative from New York, 1945-1947 Portraits