- Father of Susan Carey Dempsey and father-in-law of Martin J. Dempsey of Newtown, Pennsylvania. Grandfather of Susan Elizabeth Dempsey (born in 1979) and grandfather-in-law of Gerald Halloran III (born in 1978).
- Former Governor of the State of New York (January 1, 1975 - December 31, 1982).
- Earned the Combat Infantry Award, the Bronze Star, and the Croix de Guerre while in the Army during World War II. His unit liberated the Nordhausen concentration camp.
- Democrat Congressional representative from New York state, 3 January 1961 - 31 December 1984. Resigned from office to be sworn in as governor of New York the following day.
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