Alfred A. Gemma

Alfred A. Gemma (born 1939) is an American politician who is a former Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing the 20th District from 2005, following his special election victory to fill the seat of the deceased Representative Paul V. Sherlock, to January 2011. Gemma had previously served on the City Council of Warwick, Rhode Island. During the 2009-2010 sessions, he served on the House Committees on Corporation, Separation of Powers, Veterans Affairs and Oversight, and served Deputy Majority Leader.[1] Gemma lost his bid for reelection in the 14 September 2010 Democratic primary to David A. Bennett, who went on to be elected in the 2 November general election.[2]

Alfred A. Gemma
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives
from the 20th district
In office
4 January 2005 – 4 January 2011
Preceded byPaul V. Sherlock (D-20)
Succeeded byDavid Bennett (D-20)
Personal details
Born (1939-01-27) January 27, 1939
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseAnn
ChildrenMarcus, Jessica, Joshua
ResidenceNorth Kingstown, Rhode Island
Alma materProvidence College, Brown University
ProfessionBusinessman, Auto body shop owner

Gemma is an auto body shop owner, currently owning Al Gemma's Auto Body in Warwick RI. He previously owned Courtland Auto Body in Providence RI.

References
  1. "Representative Alfred Gemma". Rhode Island General Assembly. Archived from the original on 2007-05-12. Retrieved 11 December 2010.
  2. "Results of 2010 General Election District 20". Rhode Island Board of Elections. Archived from the original on 6 November 2010. Retrieved 13 December 2010.


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