Joseph Fidel
- May 13, 2015
- 91 years
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Joseph Fidel, 91, American politician.
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|Joseph A. Fidel (October 14, 1923 – May 13, 2015) was an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the New Mexico State Senate from 1973 to 2006.
Early life
Fidel was born in Bibo, New Mexico, the son of a Lebanese immigrant, Abdoo Habeeb Fadel (later Anglicized as A.H. Fidel).
Career
Fidel was the owner of a realty company. In 2009, the Cibola Beacon named Fidel as Person of the Decade. Fidel served as assessor of Valencia County, New Mexico. He also served on the Grants, New Mexico city council and the school board. Fidel served as a member of the New Mexico Senate from 1973 to 2006.
Death
Fidel died in Grants, New Mexico at the age of 91.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 13 questions
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1.In which city was Joseph Fidel born?
- A.Grants, New Mexico
- B.Bibo, New Mexicocorrect
- C.Valencia, New Mexico
- D.Albuquerque, New Mexico
Joseph Fidel was born in the town of Bibo, New Mexico.
Source: Early life section
2.What was the name of Joseph Fidel's father?
- A.Antonio Fidel
- B.Abdoo Habeeb Fadelcorrect
- C.Joseph A. Fidel
- D.Habeeb A. Fadel
Joseph Fidel was the son of a Lebanese immigrant named Abdoo Habeeb Fadel.
Source: Early life section
3.How long did Joseph Fidel serve in the New Mexico State Senate?
- A.1980 to 2010
- B.1975 to 2008
- C.1965 to 1990
- D.1973 to 2006correct
Joseph Fidel served as a member of the New Mexico State Senate from 1973 to 2006.
Source: Career section
4.What local government position did Joseph Fidel hold in Valencia County?
- A.County Clerk
- B.Assessorcorrect
- C.Sheriff
- D.Commissioner
Joseph Fidel served as the assessor of Valencia County, New Mexico.
Source: Career section
5.Which publication named Joseph Fidel as Person of the Decade in 2009?
- A.Bibo Daily
- B.New Mexico Gazette
- C.Cibola Beaconcorrect
- D.Valencia Times
In 2009, the Cibola Beacon named Joseph Fidel as Person of the Decade.
Source: Career section
6.In which city did Joseph Fidel pass away?
- A.Grants, New Mexicocorrect
- B.Santa Fe, New Mexico
- C.Bibo, New Mexico
- D.Valencia, New Mexico
Joseph Fidel died in Grants, New Mexico at the age of 91.
Source: Death section
7.What was Joseph Fidel's age at the time of his death?
- A.93
- B.87
- C.89
- D.91correct
Joseph Fidel passed away at the age of 91.
Source: Death section
8.Besides the city council, what other local board did Joseph Fidel serve on?
- A.Zoning board
- B.Library board
- C.School boardcorrect
- D.Water authority
Joseph Fidel served on the Grants, New Mexico city council and the school board.
Source: Career section
9.What was the Anglicized version of Joseph Fidel's father's name?
- A.Habeeb Fidel
- B.Joseph Fadel
- C.A.H. Fidelcorrect
- D.Abdoo Fadel
Joseph Fidel's father, Abdoo Habeeb Fadel, later anglicized his name to A.H. Fidel.
Source: Early life section
10.Joseph Fidel served on the city council of which specific town?
- A.Santa Fe
- B.Grantscorrect
- C.Valencia
- D.Bibo
Joseph Fidel served on the Grants, New Mexico city council.
Source: Career section
11.What was the birth date of Joseph Fidel?
- A.October 14, 1923correct
- B.September 14, 1923
- C.October 14, 1933
- D.November 14, 1923
Joseph A. Fidel was born on October 14, 1923.
Source: Early life section
12.What was the date of Joseph Fidel's death?
- A.May 1, 2015
- B.May 30, 2015
- C.May 13, 2015correct
- D.May 13, 2014
Joseph Fidel died on May 13, 2015.
Source: Early life section
13.What was Joseph Fidel's full name as listed in the archive?
- A.Joseph A. Fidelcorrect
- B.Joseph Abdoo Fidel
- C.Joseph Habeeb Fidel
- D.Joseph Fadel
The biography identifies the subject as Joseph A. Fidel.
Source: Early life section
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