John F. Melia
John F. Melia | |
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| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
| In office 1965–1981 | |
| Succeeded by | Tom Gallagher |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 5, 1915 Brighton, Boston |
| Died | June 24, 1994 (aged 79) Plymouth, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Occupation | Caterer Food consultant |
John F. Melia (June 5, 1915–June 24, 1994) was an American politician who was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1965 to 1981.
Melia was born on June 5, 1915 in Boston. He attended Brighton High School and Boston Commerce Graduate School. Prior to entering politics, Melia worked as a caterer and food consultant.[1] From 1965 to 1981, Melia represented Brighton in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. He was defeated in the 1980 Democratic primary in Thomas M. Gallagher.[2] Melia died on June 24, 1994 at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home in Plymouth, Massachusetts after a long illness.[3]
References
- ^ 1965–1966 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- ^ Dwyer, Timothy (September 17, 1980). "Some oldtimers are out: 8 state representatives lose; Feeney, Melia are casualties". The Boston Globe.
- ^ "John F. Melia, at 79, was Brighton state rep". Boston Herald. June 27, 1994.