Frank Padavan: 1934-2018 – Husband, Father, Statesman
By James A. Trent
Former New York State Senator Frank Padavan has left us at age 83. For 38 years, he represented eastern Queens (and for 10 years northwest Nassau) as State Senator. Even his political opponents recognize that Frank’s legacy in the Senate is one of the most exemplary in the State’s long history.
This photo was once displayed in Frank’s office. It’s undated but probably from around 1982. Frank is in center. To the right is Republican Assemblyman Doug Prescott (26th A.D.), and far right, James Trent. Picture was taken at the Farm Museum’s Agricultural Fair. (Author’s collection)
