Emil V. Cianciulli
Emil V. "Al" Cianciulli (1930 – 2019) was an American lawyer, businessman, civil rights advocate, and Korean War veteran who also served as the chairman of Hofstra University's Board of Trustees.
Emil V. Cianciulli | |
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Born | 1930 |
Died | October 2019 |
Burial place | Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, New York |
Nationality | American |
Education | Hofstra University; Fordham University |
Occupation | Businessman; lawyer |
Spouse(s) | Clare Knowles |
Children | 2 |
Life & career[]
Education[]
Cianciulli graduated from Hofstra University in 1952.[1][2] He then earned his PhD from Fordham University.[1][2]
Career[]
Military service[]
Cianciulli served in the Korean War with the United States Army, and earned a Bronze Star for his service.[2]
Law[]
Cianculli would help establish the law firm of Suozzi, English & Cianciulli, which is now named Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein; he had also served as its president and chief executive.[1][3]
Eventually, Cianciulli would also help establish the firm of Cianciulli & Meng.[1]
Island Helicopter[]
In 1984, Cianciulli became the president and chief executive of Island Helicopter after previously serving as its vice chairman.[3]
Hofstra University[]
Cianciulli served on Hofstra University's Board of Trustees between 1972 and 1986, and also served on Hofstra's legal counsel.[1][3] He originally served as a secretary, eventually becoming its vice-chairman and ultimately its chairman.[1][3][4][5]
Additionally, Cianciulli won several awards from Hofstra – including its Presidential Medal.[1] He also created the school's Emil V. Cianciulli Endowed Scholarship.[1]
Involvement with hospitals[]
Cianciulli served as an associate trustee for both North Shore University Hospital and St. Francis Hospital.[2]
Civil rights advocacy[]
Cianciulli was a vocal advocate for civil rights and social justice, and was awarded by the Long Island Chapter of the National Conference of Christians and Jews.[2]
Death[]
Cianciulli died in October 2019.[2] He is buried at Calverton National Cemetery in Calverton, New York.[2][6]
He was survived by his wife, Clare Knowles, his daughter, Valery Smith, three grandchildren, and a great grandchild, Emily. He was predeceased by his son, Christopher.[1][2]
Flags at Hofstra were flown at half-mast following Cianciulli's death.[1][2]
Personal life[]
Cianciulli lived in Flower Hill, New York.[1][3][7]
References[]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Emil V. Cianciulli". Newsday. November 2019. Retrieved 2021-02-25 – via Legacy.com.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i "Obituary of Emil V. "Al" Cianciulli | The Fairchild Chapel". fairchildsons.com. Retrieved 2021-02-25.
- ^ a b c d e "Island Helicopter Has a New President". Newsday. July 11, 1984 – via ProQuest.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Topping, Robin (September 16, 1985). "Hofstra Won't Invest in S. Africa". Newsday – via ProQuest.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Moore, John C. (November 13, 1985). "Uphold Academic Freedom". Newsday – via ProQuest.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Emil Cianciulli Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information". Legacy.com. 2019-11-02. Retrieved 2021-02-25.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Emil Cianciulli | C-SPAN.org". www.c-span.org. Retrieved 2021-02-25.
- Flower Hill, New York
- Hofstra University alumni
- Hofstra University people
- Fordham University alumni
- 1930 births
- 2019 deaths
- Burials at Calverton National Cemetery
- American military personnel of the Korean War