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 | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1930 |
| Died | October 2019 (aged 88–89) |
| Burial place | Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Hofstra University; Fordham University |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman; lawyer |
| Spouse | Clare Knowles |
| Children | 2 |
Life and career
editEducation
editCianciulli graduated from Hofstra University in 1952.[1][2] He then earned his PhD from Fordham University.[1][2]
Career
editMilitary service
editCianciulli served in the Korean War with the United States Army, and earned a Bronze Star for his service.[2]
Law
editCianculli 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
editIn 1984, Cianciulli became the president and chief executive of Island Helicopter after previously serving as its vice chairman.[3]
Hofstra University
editCianciulli 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
editCianciulli served as an associate trustee for both North Shore University Hospital and St. Francis Hospital.[2]
Civil rights advocacy
editCianciulli 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
editCianciulli 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
editCianciulli lived in Flower Hill, New York.[1][3][7]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Emil V. Cianciulli". Newsday. November 2019. Retrieved 2021-02-25 – via Legacy.com.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Topping, Robin (September 16, 1985). "Hofstra Won't Invest in S. Africa". Newsday – via ProQuest.
- ^ Moore, John C. (November 13, 1985). "Uphold Academic Freedom". Newsday – via ProQuest.
- ^ "Emil Cianciulli Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information". Legacy.com. 2019-11-02. Retrieved 2021-02-25.
- ^ "Emil Cianciulli | C-SPAN.org". www.c-span.org. Retrieved 2021-02-25.