Paul J. Lunardi

Paul J. Lunardi (September 30, 1921 - January 11, 2013) was an American politician.

Early life
On September 30, 1921, Lunardi was born in Roseville, California. He served in the United States Coast Guard during World War II. Lunardi graduated from Roseville High School.

Career
In 1950, Lunardi's career began as a city council member of Roseville, California. He was a Democrat. Lunardi was elected as the mayor of his hometown of Roseville in 1954. He served as a member of the California State Assembly from 1959 to 1963 and a State Senator from 1963 to 1967. Under his tenure, he designated the ghost town of Bodie, California as a State Historic Park.

Personal life
In 1948, Lunardi married Geraldine F. Shirley. Lunardi has three children, Herman, Yvonne and Nancy.

On January 11, 2013, Lunardi died.