Philip Ciaccio
Philip Charles Ciaccio was an American judge and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Louisiana [House of Representatives] from 1962 to 1966 and as judge of the Louisiana Court Appeal for the Fourth Circuit from 1982 to 1998.
Life and career
Ciaccio was born in New [Orleans, Louisiana], the son of Philip and Nina Ciaccio. He attended Brother Martin High School, graduating at the age of fifteen. After graduating, he served in the armed forces during World War II, which after his discharge, he attended Tulane University, earning his undergraduate degree in 1947 and his law degree in 1950.Ciaccio served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1962 to 1966. After his service in the House, he then served in the New Orleans [City Council] from 1966 to 1982, which after his service in the City Council, he served as judge of the Louisiana Court Appeal for the Fourth Circuit from 1982 to 1998.