Matilda Cuomo

Matilda Cuomo (born September 16, 1931) is an American activist and philanthropist. She was the First Lady of New York from 1983 to 1994. She is the widow of Governor of New York Mario Cuomo and mother of current Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo and CNN presenter Chris Cuomo. She is the founder of the Child Advocacy Group Mentoring USA.

Matilda Cuomo
First Lady of New York
In office
January 1, 1983 – December 31, 1994
GovernorMario Cuomo
Preceded byEvangeline Gouletas
Succeeded byLibby Pataki
Second Lady of New York
In office
January 1, 1979 – December 31, 1982
Lieutenant GovernorMario Cuomo
Preceded byEdwin Margolis
(Second Gentleman)
Succeeded byDee DelBello
Personal details
Born
Mattia Raffa

(1931-09-16) September 16, 1931 (age 92)[1]
New York
United States
NationalityAmerican
Spouse(s)
Mario Cuomo
(m. 1954; died 2015)
Children5 (including Andrew, Margaret, Chris)
EducationSt. John's University 1954
OccupationAdvocate for women, children, and families

Cuomo was added into the National Women’s Hall of Fame in 2017.[2]

References

  1. https://www.womenofthehall.org/inductee/matilda-raffa-cuomo/ National Women's Hall of Fame
  2. Grondahl, Paul (12 February 2017). "Matilda Cuomo thrilled by National Women's Hall of Fame induction". Times Union. Archived from the original on 20 January 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2017.