Stock Photo - Sep. 18, 1977 - Mario M. Cuomo lost the Democratic Party nomination for Mayor for New York at the Mayoral Runoff' 77 but stays in the race for the November elections as Liberal Party candidate. Former New York Gov. MARIO CUOMO (June 15, 1932 - January 1, 2015) died today at 82. Mario Cuomo had been hospitalized recently to treat a heart condition. He passed away at home, shortly before 5 p.m. ET. The Democrat was governor for three terms, from 1983 to 1995. He was married to his wife, Matilda, for more than six decades. They had five children, including current New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who was sworn in for his second term today. (Credit Image: © Keystone Press Agency/Keystone USA via ZUMAPRESS.com)