Gus Paul Verona was an American politician who represented the Lehigh Valley as a Democrat for six years from 1959 until his death in 1964, serving in both the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and the Pennsylvania State Senate.
He worked as a bobbin boy for the Pen Argyl Silk Mill and eventually rose to become the President of Slate Belt Apparel.
Verona was also a member of the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission and manager of the John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company.
His term was cut short following his sudden death, and Justin D. Jirolanio succeeded him following a special election.
He served as the finance chairman for the Slate Belt Salvation Army, was president of the Easton Association of Life Underwriters, served on the finance committee for his local boy scouts troop, a member of the Lions Clubs International, and president of the Hillside, Rod and Gun Club.