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.
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 |
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
edit- ^ 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.