Complex sentence: Joseph A. "Joe" Palaia Sr. (February 3,1927--August 20,2016) wais an American politician, who served in the New Jersey State Senate from 1989 to 2008, where he represented the 11th Legislative District.
Split into simpler sentences: Joseph A. "Joe" Palaia Sr. (February 3,1927--August 20,2016) was an American politician. He served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1981 to 1989 and in the State Senate from 1989 to 2008, representing the 11th Legislative District.