Daniel Thomas Scannell Jr. (November 17, 1912 - February 19, 2000) was a policeman, attorney, and business executive who held numerous positions in the Metropolitan Transportation Authority in New York State over a 45-year tenure.

Daniel Thomas Scannell
Born(1912-11-17)November 17, 1912[1]
DiedFebruary 19, 2000(2000-02-19) (aged 87)
Alma materFordham University
Fordham University School of Law
SpouseGertrude Rose (née Lally)[2]

Early life

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Scannell was born in the Bronx, New York to Daniel T. (d. 1939)[3] and Eleanor (née Walsh) Scannell. He attended Fordham University, earning an undergraduate degree in accounting in 1935, and earned a law degree from Fordham University School of Law in 1940.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Goldman, Ari L. (1983-08-22). "Acting Transit Chief". The New York Times. p. B3. Retrieved 2010-01-06.
  2. ^ "Scannell, Gertrude Rose (nee Lally)". The New York Times. 2006-08-27. Retrieved 2010-01-06.
  3. ^ "Police Department". The New York Times. 1939-03-26. p. 88.
  4. ^ Burks, Edward (1975-04-09). "Scannell Quitting His Post As Transit Authority Chief". The New York Times. p. 47. Retrieved 2010-01-06.
Preceded by President of Long Island Rail Road (interim)
1981
Succeeded by