Cholakis, Con. G. Born October 6, 1930, in Troy, NY Died December 1, 1996, in North Greenbush, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York Nominated by Ronald Reagan on February 7, 1986, to a seat vacated by Roger J. Miner. Confirmed by the Senate on March 14, 1986, and received commission on March 17, 1986. Assumed senior status due to certified disability on June 30, 1996. Service terminated on December 1, 1996, due to death. Education: Siena College, B.A., 1955 Albany Law School, J.D., 1958 Professional Career: U.S. Marine Corps, 1951-1953 Private practice, Troy, New York, 1958-1970 Assistant district attorney, Rensselaer County, New York, 1963-1965 Assistant public defender, Rensselaer County, New York, 1966-1967 District attorney, Rensselaer County, New York, 1968-1974 Judge, Rensselaer County [New York] Court, 1974-1977 Justice, Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department, 1978-1986