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official U.S. Congress photo of Nita Lowey, Online Guide to House Members and Senators
Birth Name: Nita Sue Melnikoff
Place of Birth: The Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
Date of Birth: July 5, 1937
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
Nita Lowey is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, she served as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York, from January 3, 1989 to January 3, 2021, and Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, from January 3, 2019 to January 3, 2021.
Nita is the daughter of Beatrice and Jack Melnikoff. She is married to attorney Stephen Lowey, and has three children.
Nita’s paternal grandfather was named Nathan Melnikoff.
Nita’s paternal grandmother was named Anna Lichtman.
Nita’s maternal grandfather was named Benjamin Fleisher.
Nita’s maternal grandmother was named Gussie Weiss.
Sources: http://www.njdc.org
Genealogy of Nita Lowey (focusing on her father’s side) – https://www.geni.com