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Cardamone, Richard J.

Born October 10, 1925, in Utica, NY
Died October 16, 2015, in Waterville, NY

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on October 1, 1981, to a seat vacated by William Hughes Mulligan. Confirmed by the Senate on October 29, 1981, and received commission on October 29, 1981. Assumed senior status on November 13, 1993. Service terminated on October 16, 2015, due to death.

Education:
Harvard University, B.A., 1948
Syracuse University College of Law, LL.B., 1952

Professional Career:

U.S. Navy, 1943-1946
Private practice, Utica, New York, 1952-1962
Associate justice, Supreme Court of the State of New York, 1963-1981