Benjamin Rosenthal

Benjamin Stanley Rosenthal (June 8, 1923 – January 4, 1983) was an American Democratic Party politician from New York who represented the northern portion of Queens during twelve Congressional terms, from 1962 until his death. Upon his death at age 59, he was the third-most senior Representative in the New York delegation.

Benjamin Stanley Rosenthal
Member of the
U.S. House of Representatives
from New York
In office
February 20, 1962  January 4, 1983
Preceded byLester Holtzman
Succeeded byGary Ackerman
Constituency6th district (1962–1963)
8th district (1963–1983)
7th district (1983)
Personal details
Born(1923-06-08)June 8, 1923
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedJanuary 4, 1983(1983-01-04) (aged 59)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Cause of deathCancer
Resting placeBeth David Cemetery, Elmont, New York, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materNew York University
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