Frank J. Becker

Frank John Becker
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 5th district
In office January 3, 1963 – January 3, 1965
Preceded by	Joseph P. Addabbo
Succeeded by	Herbert Tenzer
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 3rd district
In office January 3, 1953 – January 3, 1963
Preceded by	Henry J. Latham
Succeeded by	Steven Derounian
Member of the New York State Assembly from the Nassau County, 1st district
In office January 1, 1945 – December 31, 1952
Preceded by	John D. Bennett
Succeeded by	John G. Herrmann
Personal details
Born	August 27, 1899 Brooklyn, New York
Died	October 4, 1981 (aged 82) Lynbrook, New York
Spouse(s)	Anne Claire Ferris Becker
Children	Francis X Becker Robert G. Becker Elizabeth Ann Becker Myers
Alma mater	Brown’s Business College
Religion	Roman Catholic
Military service
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Army
Battles/wars	World War I

Frank John Becker (August 27, 1899 – September 4, 1981) was an American politician and a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.

Personal life

Becker was born in Brooklyn son of Maximilian and Eva (Sperling) Becker. He moved with his parents to Lynbrook, Nassau County, Long Island, in November 1905. He attended the public schools of Lynbrook and Brown’s Business College, Jamaica, Long Island. He married Anne Claire Ferris on June 30, 1923, and they had three children, Francis X. Becker (a State Supreme Court justice on Long Island), Robert G., and Elizabeth Ann.^[1] He was an active member in the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, and the Knights of Columbus.^[2]

Career

During World War I, Becker enlisted in the United States Army on July 22, 1918 and served until September 22, 1919. He founded a real estate and insurance business in Lynbrook, New York, and was also chairman emeritus of the board of directors of the Suburbia Federal Savings and Loan Association in Garden City. He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Nassau Co., 1st D.) from 1945 to 1952, sitting in the 165th, 166th, 167th and 168th New York State Legislatures.

He was elected as a Republican to the 83rd, 84th, 85th, 86th, 87th and 88th United States Congresses, holding office from January 3, 1953, to January 3, 1965.^[3] Not a candidate for re-election in 1964, he said he was retiring to spend more time with his family and to make room for younger candidates.

Becker was a delegate to the 1952, 1956, 1960 and 1964 Republican National Conventions.

Death

Becker died in Lynbrook, New York, on September 4, 1981 (age 82 years, 8 days). He is interred at Long Island National Cemetery, near Farmingdale, Long Island, New York.^[4]

References

1. "Frank J. Becker". The New York Times Company. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
2. "FRANK JOHN BECKER PAPERS, (APAP-224), 1953-1964". University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York.
3. "Frank J. Becker". Govtrack US Congress. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
4. "Frank J. Becker". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved 21 July 2013.

External links

• United States Congress. "Frank J. Becker (id: B000292)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

• Frank J. Becker at Find a Grave