Paul Tirone

Paul Tirone
Paul Tirone
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 1st Essex District
	In office; 2001–2003
Preceded by	Kevin L. Finnegan
Succeeded by	Michael A. Costello
Personal details
Born	February 8, 1951; Newburyport, Massachusetts
Died	April 14, 2024 (aged 73)
Political party	Democratic
Residence	Amesbury, Massachusetts
Alma mater	Northern Michigan University; Northeastern University
Occupation	Politician

Paul Edward Tirone (February 8, 1951 – April 14, 2024) was an American politician who was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 2001 to 2003.^[2] He was defeated in the 2002 Democratic primary by Michael A. Costello.^[3]

Tirone was involved in exonerating the remaining yet-unnamed five victims of the Salem witch trials, by helping pass an act on October 31, 2001. His wife is a descendant of Sarah Wildes, one of the condemned witches who was hanged in 1692. He took the opportunity to urge caution on a similar reaction to the then-recent September 11 attacks, stating, "Sometimes when things like this happen we need to take a breath, and look at it. We just can't paint blame with a wide brush."^[4]

References

^ "Paul Edward Tirone". Twomey, LeBlanc, & Conte. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
^ 2001–2002 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
^ Massachusetts Election Statistics 2002.
^ "Massachusetts Clears 5 From Salem Witch Trials". New York Times. New York, New York. November 2, 2001. Retrieved August 13, 2015.

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[1] "Paul Edward Tirone". Twomey, LeBlanc, & Conte. Retrieved 22 June 2024.

[2] 2001–2002 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

[3] Massachusetts Election Statistics 2002.

[TimesExoneration-4] "Massachusetts Clears 5 From Salem Witch Trials". New York Times. New York, New York. November 2, 2001. Retrieved August 13, 2015.

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