Michael L. Morano

Michael L. Morano
Member of the Connecticut Senate from the 36th district
In office 1976–1988
Succeeded by	Emil Benvenuto
Member of Connecticut House of Representatives
In office 1960–1976
Succeeded by	Emil Benvenuto
Personal details
Born	Michael Lawrence Morano (1915-10-16)October 16, 1915 Greenwich, Connecticut, U.S.
Died	May 7, 2000(2000-05-07) (aged 83) Greenwich, Connecticut, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Relations	Albert P. Morano (cousin)
Children	6
Occupation	Businessman, politician

Michael Lawrence Morano (October 16, 1915 – May 7, 2000) was an American businessman and politician who served on the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1960 to 1976 and in the Connecticut State Senate from 1960 to 1976 for the Republican Party.

Early life and education

Morano was born October 16, 1915, in Greenwich, Connecticut, the second of eight children, to Lawrence Morano, a clothing retail merchant, and Marietta (née DeLuca). His parents were born in Connecticut and New York, and all his grandparents being born in Italy.

Politics

He served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1960 to 1976, defeating Lowell Weicker Jr., and also in the Connecticut Senate from 1976 to 1988, as a Republican.

Career

In 1940, Morano borrowed $7,500, in order to start a car dealership in his hometown of Greenwich. He operated the company until his election into the Connecticut House of Representatives, when he put his eldest son, Robert J. Morano (1938–1985), in charge.

Personal life

Morano married Ruth S. (b. 1916) in 1937. They had six children. He died aged 84 at his home in Greenwich, Connecticut.