After a brief illness, Paul J. Contillo, a Democrat from Bergen County who was known for his impeccable honesty and sometimes stubbornness, passed away on February 6.
He had supported campaign finance reform, local government ethics laws, and the first mandatory retirement law in New Jersey while serving in the state legislature. He was ninety-four years old.
Paul Contillo’s cause of death
Paul J. Contilo died following a brief illness but the specific illness that led to his demise wasn’t stated.
Paul Contillo dies obituary information
Paul’s obituary information is not accessible as of now. Paul had a lengthy and illustrious career in public service, marked by his uncompromising independence and commitment to the common good.
He was able to forge enemies and allies on opposite sides of the political spectrum. He was once questioned if he had a food taster by a reporter.
After serving as the Paramus Zoning Board Chairman, he was elected to the Paramus Council in 1971–1973. In addition to serving as a State Senator (1984–1991), he represented District 38 as an Assemblyman (1974–1980).
