Louis Arthur Bafalis

Republican Representative of Florida's 10th district

Congresses Served

House Terms

September 28, 1929 (93 years old)

Birthday

March 10, 2023

Death

Served as a U.S. Representative for Florida from 1973 to 1983
Was a member of the Florida Senate from 1966 to 1970
Ran unsuccessfully for governor in 1982
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, to a Greek immigrant father and Swedish maternal grandparents
Graduated from Manchester Central High School and Saint Anselm College
Served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1956, reaching the rank of captain
Moved to Florida in 1955 and worked as an investment banker
Played a significant role in bringing Walt Disney World to Florida
Contributed to several road and highway projects in Florida, including Interstate 95
After leaving Congress, worked as a lobbyist and governmental affairs consultant
Resided in Fairfax, Virginia, later in life and was a partner at Alcalde & Fay
Had three children and was married to Charlotte Maria Bafalis
Died in Fairfax Station, Virginia, at the age of 93
Buried at Arlington National Cemetery