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Irenas, Joseph Eron
Born July 13, 1940, in Newark, NJ
Died October 16, 2015, in Camden, NJ
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on November 14, 1991, to a new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089. Confirmed by the Senate on April 8, 1992, and received commission on April 13, 1992. Assumed senior status due to certified disability on July 1, 2002. Service terminated on October 16, 2015, due to death.
Education:
Princeton University, A.B., 1962
Harvard Law School, J.D., 1965
Professional Career:
Died October 16, 2015, in Camden, NJ
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on November 14, 1991, to a new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089. Confirmed by the Senate on April 8, 1992, and received commission on April 13, 1992. Assumed senior status due to certified disability on July 1, 2002. Service terminated on October 16, 2015, due to death.
Education:
Princeton University, A.B., 1962
Harvard Law School, J.D., 1965
Professional Career:
Private practice, Newark, New Jersey, 1966-1992
Adjunct professor, Rutgers University, 1985-1986, 1988-