Joseph B. Benedetti

Joseph B. Benedetti
Member of the Virginia Senate from the 10th district
In office September 15, 1986 – January 13, 1998
Preceded by	Edward E. Willey
Succeeded by	John Watkins
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 68th district
In office January 12, 1983 – September 15, 1986
Preceded by	Walter H. Emroch
Succeeded by	E. Hatcher Crenshaw, Jr.
Personal details
Born	Joseph Benedict Benedetti (1929-03-28)March 28, 1929 Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Died	November 19, 2014(2014-11-19) (aged 85) Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Marguerite Nolte Sallie Belle Gwaltney
Alma mater	College of William & Mary University of Richmond
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Years of service	1946–1947 1951–1962
Rank	Major
Battles/wars	Korean War

Joseph Benedict "Joe" Benedetti (March 28, 1929 – November 19, 2014) was an American politician and lawyer.

Born in Richmond, Virginia, he served in the United States Army in 1946 during the occupation of Japan, the Korean War, and the Berlin Crisis of 1961. He received his bachelor's degree from the College of William & Mary and his law degree from the University of Richmond School of Law. Benedetti practiced law in Richmond, Virginia. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates in 1983 and was a Republican. In 1986, he was elected to the Virginia State Senate and served until 1995. Benedetti was appointed chairman of the Virginia State Board of Corrections and then head of the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. Benedetti died in Richmond, Virginia.

External links

• Joseph B. Benedetti at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
• Joseph B. Benedetti at Find a Grave