Francis T. Purcell, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetFrancis T. Purcell
New York politician
Date of Birth: 11-Aug-1918
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Date of Death: 18-May-2014
Profession: politician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Leo 
About Francis T. Purcell
- Francis Thomas Purcell (August 11, 1918 – May 18, 2014) was a Republican politician who was county executive of Nassau County, New York (1978–87).
- He served as a Village Trustee/Mayor of the Village of Malverne, a member of the New York State Assembly, Supervisor of the Town of Hempstead and Presiding Supervisor of the Town of Hempstead, before becoming County Executive in 1978.
- After resigning in 1987, Purcell became a political commentator for Cablevision's news channel News 12 Long Island.
- In 2004, a section of land formerly called Hempstead Plains was dedicated to Purcell in honor of his service and dedication to Nassau County.
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