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]
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)[1] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Amesbury, Massachusetts |
| Alma mater | Northern Michigan University Northeastern University |
| Occupation | Politician |
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
edit- ^ "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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